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Eastern Beach surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 12 Mar 2026 SAST
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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
21.3° C
 (Which is 2.7°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eastern Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 14th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 14th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 13th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastern Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
3
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
ENE
2.3
E
2.5
ENE
2.4
ENE
2
ENE
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
1.3
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.2
E
1.5
E
2.2
ENE
0.8
SSW
1
S
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.5
S
Period(s) (?)888888888888778121211111112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)438617866770511253187161157120223469152212546186284167214202614
Wind
(km/h)
35
ENE
40
ENE
25
NE
10
ENE
20
ENE
5
N
20
SW
10
S
15
SW
15
E
30
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
35
ENE
15
NNE
10
S
20
NNE
30
SW
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:18AM
1.35
12:10AM
1.29
12:32PM
1.35
1:32AM
1.46
1:36PM
1.50
2:04AM
1.63
2:10PM
1.66
2:30AM
1.80
2:40PM
1.81
2:57AM
1.96
3:10PM
1.94
3:25AM
2.10
3:39PM
2.04
3:55AM
2.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:59PM
1.10
6:22AM
1.15
7:02PM
1.00
7:37AM
0.99
7:46PM
0.84
8:11AM
0.82
8:17PM
0.69
8:39AM
0.65
8:46PM
0.54
9:07AM
0.50
9:14PM
0.42
9:36AM
0.38
9:42PM
0.33
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09--
Sunset-6:30--6:29--6:28--6:25--6:24--6:23--6:22-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252623272826252524282724282825272724202222
Feels °C (?)202120272827242628282522262624282826212121
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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 12 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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