Ebalow surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 SAST
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Ebalow surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ebalow sea temperature is
25.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ebalow this week:

The surf forecast for Ebalow over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 12th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 18th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 15th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
2
4
1
3
2
0
1
0
0
3
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
S
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.4
S
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
2.4
SSW
3
SSW
2.1
S
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.8
ESE
2
ESE
Period(s) (?)88891413141514141313131312101111111313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15511610415940730974768374221293193148749136731330537947886611371261
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SE
15
SE
10
E
15
ENE
30
SW
25
WSW
35
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
WNW
5
SE
20
E
10
NNE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
NNE
20
E
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
offoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:52AM
0.92
1:16PM
1.06
2:05AM
1.06
2:09PM
1.20
2:39AM
1.22
2:43PM
1.34
3:07AM
1.38
3:12PM
1.47
3:34AM
1.52
3:40PM
1.58
4:01AM
1.65
4:08PM
1.66
4:28AM
1.75
4:36PM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:36AM
0.76
7:54PM
0.62
7:59AM
0.63
8:29PM
0.47
8:36AM
0.48
8:57PM
0.32
9:07AM
0.34
9:23PM
0.19
9:35AM
0.22
9:48PM
0.07
10:04AM
0.12
10:15PM
-0.01
10:33AM
0.05
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
Sunrise-5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41-
Sunset--6:54--6:53--6:53--6:52--6:52--6:51--6:50
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--319--6415132121-------
Temp. °C252625242425242019191920192022212324222525
Feels °C (?)282726272525261615161617182020192122202423
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Information about the Ebalow Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ebalow provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ebalow can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ebalow 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 (Ebalow) 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 Ebalow 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.

Ebalow is 31 km (19 miles) from the city of Port Saint Johns. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Saint Johns. Port Saint Johns has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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