Eastern Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.03° S 27.91° E

Issued: 1 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eastern Beach sea temperature is
19.1° C

1.3°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Eastern Beach surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 5,137 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eastern Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Eastern Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eastern Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 28th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 2nd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 3rd Jul)15ft (4.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastern Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
4
1
0
3
1
3
3
2
0
!
!
3
4
4
4
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
18
2.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1.4
E
8
1
S
12
1
S
12
0.9
SSW
13
2.4
SW
11
4.5
SSW
11
3.5
S
12
2.5
S
11
2.3
SSE
11
2.2
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.8
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
192
364
2228
629
988
694
444
356
266
294
274
277
1278
5137
3116
1757
1253
1288
802
902
518
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
25
SW
35
WSW
30
WSW
10
WSW
20
NE
25
NE
10
NNW
15
SW
15
SW
15
WNW
35
W
55
W
35
WSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
W
5
ESE
10
NW
25
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
High Tide
3:09PM1.73m
3:11AM1.84m
3:43PM1.79m
3:44AM1.87m
4:16PM1.84m
4:17AM1.88m
4:48PM1.87m
4:49AM1.88m
5:20PM1.89m
5:22AM1.86m
5:53PM1.89m
5:57AM1.82m
6:28PM1.88m
6:34AM1.76m
Low Tide
9:01PM0.76m
9:27AM0.60m
9:37PM0.72m
9:59AM0.55m
10:13PM0.69m
10:31AM0.52m
10:47PM0.68m
11:03AM0.52m
11:21PM0.67m
11:34AM0.53m
11:57PM0.69m
12:07PM0.57m
00:35AM0.71m
12:43PM0.61m
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clear
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light rain
rain showers
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heavy rain
clear
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clear
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7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
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5:10
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:13
 mm
1
4
3
27
Temp °C
29
26
16
15
15
16
18
16
17
19
18
18
18
15
16
17
15
17
20
17
22
Feels °C
25
22
10
8
10
12
14
12
14
18
19
11
8
9
10
12
12
15
17
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.5
E
8
1.2
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.2
E
7
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
E
9
3.5
S
11
3.5
S
12
2.5
S
11
2.3
SSE
11
2.2
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.8
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
12
Energy kJ
192
297
33
629
988
694
444
146
266
196
157
133
119
3076
3116
1757
1253
1288
802
902
518
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
8
0.8
SSW
18
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.3
ENE
8
1
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
1
S
12
1
S
12
1
S
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
13
0.4
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
12
1.1
SSW
9
0.4
ESE
11
0.7
SSW
9
Energy kJ
45
364
24
34
31
11
356
155
294
274
140
52
28
16
31
50
46
193
40
84
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.6
ENE
8
0.3
E
9
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.9
SSW
13
0.1
E
14
0.1
NE
10
0.4
E
12
0.1
SW
19
0.4
ESE
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
ESE
11
Energy kJ
2
44
15
78
113
155
277
4
4
46
15
41
25
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
9
0.7
E
5
0.6
WSW
4
2.4
SW
11
4.5
SSW
11
Energy kJ
2228
324
21
13
1278
5137
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
7
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
39
436
297
0
129
251
0
28
0
0
28
409
297
235
23
0
0
0
0
28
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
7
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
8
5
5
4
7
4
4
5
9
5
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Information about the Eastern Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Eastern Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Eastern Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Eastern Beach 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 (Eastern Beach) 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 Eastern Beach 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.

Eastern Beach is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of East London. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in East London. East London has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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