Whitecliff Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.67° N 1.10° W

Whitecliff Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whitecliff Bay sea temperature is
18.3°C
2.8° 

Whitecliff Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whitecliff Bay surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SW swell with 403 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whitecliff Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 14th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 14th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 12th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, calm by Tue night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
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10
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11
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0.2
WSW
12
0.2
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7
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SSE
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1.8
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SW
13
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15
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14
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SW
12
0.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
188
47
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24
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5
312
337
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299
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168
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65
43
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189
82
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96
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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WNW
10
NW
15
SW
30
S
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NW
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SSW
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WNW
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NNE
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
11:52AM3.90m
00:08AM3.84m
12:27PM3.93m
00:44AM3.85m
1:01PM3.88m
1:18AM3.80m
1:33PM3.77m
1:52AM3.67m
2:05PM3.60m
2:25AM3.49m
2:37PM3.39m
2:59AM3.28m
3:11PM3.17m
3:36AM3.05m
Low Tide
5:16PM0.20m
5:31AM0.10m
5:51PM0.13m
6:06AM0.13m
6:25PM0.14m
6:41AM0.22m
6:59PM0.23m
7:15AM0.39m
7:33PM0.40m
7:49AM0.61m
8:08PM0.63m
8:25AM0.86m
8:45PM0.88m
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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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