Ebalow surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 17 May 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
23.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ebalow this week:

The surf forecast for Ebalow over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 17th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 17th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 21st May)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sun
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
14
0.9
S
11
1
S
13
0.8
S
11
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
1.1
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.2
S
8
1
E
9
1.1
ENE
6
1.9
ENE
7
1.5
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
0.6
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
253
206
326
163
186
116
177
219
196
180
95
326
258
169
177
131
81
184
106
94
70
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
SSE
5
SE
5
WNW
10
SSE
5
SE
5
WNW
10
E
20
ENE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
ENE
10
ENE
5
SE
5
NNW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
0
W
5
WSW
10
E
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-on
on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
4:23AM1.74m
4:48PM1.60m
5:06AM1.66m
5:33PM1.54m
5:50AM1.53m
6:22PM1.46m
6:38AM1.38m
7:19PM1.36m
7:35AM1.24m
8:30PM1.28m
8:50AM1.12m
9:57PM1.25m
10:24AM1.08m
Low Tide
10:07PM0.05m
10:37AM0.03m
10:51PM0.10m
11:19AM0.09m
11:37PM0.20m
12:04PM0.19m
00:28AM0.33m
12:53PM0.30m
1:29AM0.47m
1:51PM0.41m
2:47AM0.57m
3:05PM0.50m
4:24AM0.61m
4:31PM0.53m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:10
5:09
5:09
5:08
5:08
1
1
Temp °C
21
23
22
19
20
21
20
21
21
19
22
24
21
24
23
20
20
20
18
19
20
19
21
21
21
21
22
22
20
19
17
18
20
19
24
22
20
21
20
20
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
S
11
1
S
13
0.8
S
11
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
E
6
1.1
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.2
S
8
1
E
9
0.7
SSE
7
0.5
E
13
1.5
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
Energy kJ
66
206
326
163
186
29
177
219
196
180
51
84
258
169
177
131
77
184
106
94
70
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
11
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSE
13
0.7
E
9
0.5
SSE
12
1
S
8
0.5
E
9
0.4
SE
7
0.6
E
13
0.6
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
11
Energy kJ
149
55
40
28
27
116
140
76
81
121
41
12
116
100
132
84
81
35
83
74
69
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.1
SW
14
0.4
SW
17
0.6
S
11
0.5
SSE
14
0.6
E
8
0.7
SSE
12
0.1
S
18
0.4
SSE
11
0.5
E
12
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
253
136
7
72
81
104
52
129
6
48
65
35
80
58
79
69
47
27
12
44
50
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NE
6
0.3
SW
4
1
E
9
1.1
ENE
6
1.9
ENE
7
0.2
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
1
SW
8
0.9
SSW
7
0.3
ENE
2
Energy kJ
175
2
162
95
326
1
2
138
70
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
10
32
0
273
273
22
273
182
7
0
0
0
5
5
0
0
222
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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 16 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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