Whitecliff Bay surfForecast / Isle of Wight / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 BST
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Whitecliff Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whitecliff Bay sea temperature is
15.7° C
(Which is 3.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Whitecliff Bay surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with 1,442 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitecliff Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Whitecliff Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whitecliff Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 2nd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 5th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitecliff Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

Mon
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
W
10
1.5
WSW
6
2.1
WSW
6
1.9
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
5
2.5
SW
7
2.5
SW
7
3
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
7
2.1
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
11
0.4
SW
12
2
WSW
7
2
WSW
7
0.9
SW
11
0.7
WSW
11
1
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
78
75
0
344
454
0
696
731
1442
664
1259
616
478
163
34
405
394
176
103
83
57
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
30
SSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
30
W
35
SW
45
SW
40
SW
45
WSW
40
WSW
25
W
20
W
25
SW
10
SSE
20
SSW
30
SE
15
N
15
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
1:04AM3.48m
1:29PM3.45m
1:39AM3.44m
2:05PM3.40m
2:14AM3.37m
2:42PM3.32m
2:51AM3.27m
3:20PM3.23m
3:29AM3.15m
4:01PM3.15m
4:10AM3.04m
4:45PM3.09m
4:56AM2.94m
Low Tide
6:11PM0.63m
6:31AM0.47m
6:47PM0.69m
7:07AM0.52m
7:23PM0.77m
7:43AM0.59m
8:00PM0.88m
8:21AM0.68m
8:39PM0.99m
9:01AM0.78m
9:25PM1.10m
9:49AM0.87m
10:23PM1.19m
10:49AM0.93m
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thunderstorm
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4:56
4:56
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:52
4:52
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9:07
9:07
9:08
9:09
9:10
9:12
9:13
9:13
19
2
3
1
9
2
2
1
2
4
1
Temp °C
16
15
15
16
15
15
16
15
15
15
13
14
14
15
14
13
13
15
15
14
14
13
12
10
11
10
9
8
7
7
8
7
9
9
11
9
9
9
11
10
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
SW
10
1.5
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
11
0.4
SW
12
0.6
SSE
5
0.9
SW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
78
27
616
478
163
34
18
176
103
76
43
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
3
0.6
W
10
0.1
W
8
0.7
WSW
7
Energy kJ
1
75
1
45
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
4
1
SW
5
1.5
WSW
6
2.1
WSW
6
1.9
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
5
2.5
SW
7
2.5
SW
7
3
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
7
2.1
WSW
12
0.3
NNW
4
1.2
WSW
12
0.5
SE
3
1.6
SSW
5
2
WSW
7
2
WSW
7
1
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
6
1
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
7
Energy kJ
16
51
141
344
454
133
696
731
1442
664
1259
3
378
4
139
405
394
108
143
83
57
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
142
128
333
286
240
624
613
675
422
159
61
0
112
112
142
141
29
0
112
0
120
Best forecast wave conditions in Isle of Wight
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
3
4
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
7
8
9
8
9
7
8
9
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Information about the Whitecliff Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whitecliff Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whitecliff Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whitecliff Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Whitecliff Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Whitecliff Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Whitecliff Bay is 4 km (2 miles) from Sandown. If you plan a holiday in Isle of Wight, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sandown. Sandown has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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