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Whale Rock Surf Forecast
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Whale Rock surf Forecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whale Rock this week:
The surf forecast for Whale Rock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whale Rock in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 26th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whale Rock over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 448 | 204 | 274 | 170 | 131 | 486 | 480 | 301 | 211 | 220 | 377 | 114 | 95 | 85 | 93 | 180 | 298 | 342 | 263 | 250 | 813 | 1047 | 860 | 1412 | 6165 | 4936 | 3256 | 2938 | 2088 | 3509 | 2415 | 2076 | 1556 | 787 | 679 | 1246 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:36PM 1.25 | 1:49AM 1.45 | 2:10PM 1.33 | 2:20AM 1.52 | 2:41PM 1.40 | 2:51AM 1.58 | 3:12PM 1.46 | 3:22AM 1.61 | 3:44PM 1.49 | 3:54AM 1.61 | 4:16PM 1.49 | 4:27AM 1.60 | 4:51PM 1.48 | 5:03AM 1.55 | 5:30PM 1.44 | 5:42AM 1.48 | 6:14PM 1.39 | 6:26AM 1.39 | 7:07PM 1.33 | 7:21AM 1.28 | 8:14PM 1.29 | 8:33AM 1.19 | 9:36PM 1.29 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:30PM 0.40 | 8:06AM 0.32 | 8:04PM 0.32 | 8:35AM 0.24 | 8:36PM 0.26 | 9:05AM 0.17 | 9:08PM 0.22 | 9:36AM 0.14 | 9:41PM 0.20 | 10:08AM 0.13 | 10:15PM 0.20 | 10:41AM 0.14 | 10:51PM 0.23 | 11:18AM 0.18 | 11:30PM 0.29 | 11:59AM 0.24 | 12:16AM 0.37 | 12:45PM 0.31 | 1:13AM 0.46 | 1:42PM 0.39 | 2:27AM 0.54 | 2:52PM 0.44 | 3:59AM 0.55 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 21 | 19 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the SE by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Whale Rock Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whale Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Whale Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whale Rock 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 (Whale Rock) 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 Whale Rock 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.
Whale Rock is 47 km (29 miles) from the city of Port Saint Johns. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Saint Johns. Port Saint Johns has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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