Whacky Point
Great Kei, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.7m
- Period
- 13.6s
- Wind
- 30 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Low
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Tide · today
Low · High in 4h345-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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Days 6–10 for Whacky Point, scored for your board.
About Whacky Point
Whacky Point is a reef break over mixed in Great Kei, South Africa. It's at its best on swells from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / WNW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- ENE, E, ESE
- Best wind direction
- SW, W, WNW, NW, NNW
Whacky Point surf FAQ
Is Whacky Point good for beginners?+
Whacky Point is a reef break over mixed, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Whacky Point?+
Different days call for different boards. Whacky Point handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Whacky Point?+
Look for from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / WNW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.