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Eastern Beach surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
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Eastern Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Eastern Beach sea temperature is
20.4° C
(Which is 3.1°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Friday (Mar 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Eastern Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastern Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 237 | 253 | 157 | 114 | 107 | 388 | 331 | 268 | 202 | 194 | 221 | 167 | 144 | 226 | 279 | 222 | 253 | 469 | 520 | 719 | 401 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:57AM 1.45 | 12:48AM 1.58 | 1:18PM 1.58 | 1:43AM 1.76 | 2:04PM 1.73 | 2:22AM 1.92 | 2:39PM 1.85 | 2:54AM 2.04 | 3:09PM 1.93 | 3:24AM 2.12 | 3:37PM 1.99 | 3:51AM 2.15 | 4:04PM 2.02 | 4:17AM 2.14 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:29PM 0.96 | 7:20AM 0.89 | 7:30PM 0.81 | 8:05AM 0.72 | 8:09PM 0.66 | 8:38AM 0.59 | 8:41PM 0.54 | 9:07AM 0.49 | 9:09PM 0.46 | 9:33AM 0.43 | 9:36PM 0.40 | 9:59AM 0.40 | 10:02PM 0.39 | ||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
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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.











