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Eastern Beach Surf Forecast
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Eastern Beach surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 11 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.0° C
(Which is 3.6°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 Tuesday (May 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Eastern Beach in the next 16 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 12th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 12th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 12th May) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eastern Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | |
885 | 412 | 6422 | 2513 | 2996 | 3403 | 3833 | 11728 | 6760 | 1248 | 993 | 2559 | 2616 | 2125 | 1349 | 946 | 738 | 547 | 342 | 282 | 411 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | |
High Tide | 11:30AM1.49m | 00:04AM1.72m | 12:33PM1.61m | 00:54AM1.87m | 1:21PM1.74m | 1:37AM2.01m | 2:03PM1.87m | 2:19AM2.12m | 2:44PM1.97m | 2:59AM2.19m | 3:25PM2.03m | 3:40AM2.21m | 4:06PM2.05m | 4:22AM2.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:35PM0.91m | 6:34AM0.84m | 6:33PM0.80m | 7:19AM0.69m | 7:20PM0.67m | 7:59AM0.56m | 8:03PM0.56m | 8:38AM0.45m | 8:43PM0.48m | 9:17AM0.38m | 9:25PM0.44m | 9:56AM0.36m | 10:06PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 17 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 |
 kJ | 885 | 412 | 1629 | 2513 | 2996 | 1145 | — | 5668 | 2323 | 1248 | 993 | 2559 | 2616 | 2125 | 1349 | 946 | 738 | 547 | 342 | 282 | 411 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | SW 16 | SW 17 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 12 | SSE 14 | E 5 |
| kJ | 63 | 40 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 78 | — | — | 68 | 72 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 69 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | SW 15 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 31 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NW 2 | SW 14 | W 3 | — | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | E 4 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 6422 | 4 | — | 3403 | 3833 | 11728 | 6760 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 151 | 219 | 242 | 0 | 195 | 326 | 617 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 472 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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