Ebalow surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 01 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
24.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)


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 Monday (Feb 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 05) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 2nd Feb)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 4th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 5th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
3
1
2
1
0
0
1
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSW
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.8
ESE
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.2
E
1.2
E
0.9
ESE
1.7
ENE
1.9
NE
1
E
1.7
SSW
1.1
S
1.5
SSE
1.6
SE
1.4
ESE
1.2
SE
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)1188814131288967867888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)66423181264198130201205128223362117223107285296242187264244
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
20
ENE
5
ENE
15
E
20
E
5
NNW
15
ESE
25
E
10
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
10
N
15
S
5
SSE
10
SW
20
SSW
15
SSE
5
S
5
SE
15
E
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossglassonglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:48PM
1.63
4:13AM
1.69
4:24PM
1.67
4:47AM
1.75
4:56PM
1.67
5:20AM
1.76
5:27PM
1.63
5:50AM
1.72
5:55PM
1.56
6:18AM
1.64
6:23PM
1.46
6:45AM
1.53
6:49PM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:41AM
0.16
9:59PM
0.03
10:19AM
0.09
10:32PM
-0.03
10:53AM
0.07
11:03PM
-0.04
11:25AM
0.09
11:32PM
-0.00
11:55AM
0.14
12:00AM
0.07
12:24PM
0.23
12:27AM
0.17
12:52PM
0.33
12:53AM
0.30
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunrise5:26--5:28--5:28--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:33--
Sunset-7:04--7:02--7:02--7:01--7:00--7:00--7:00-
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--1--------5--2------
Temp. °C232524282825272725282825282824252523222323
Feels °C (?)262525303028292827282726303027252625242425
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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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