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Lat Long: 31.83° S 29.31° E

Ebalow Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ebalow sea temperature is
21.2°C
0.0° 

Ebalow surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ebalow surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with 2,529 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with E swell.

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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 11s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 15th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 15th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 19th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon morning, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
9
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SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
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8
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9
0.7
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8
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SSW
14
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9
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13
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10
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10
1.7
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10
1.4
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9
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NE
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SSE
10
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
122
525
372
264
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147
137
72
138
160
269
2138
2529
849
529
340
312
204
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174
Wind (km/h)
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SE
5
NNE
10
SE
10
E
10
NNE
30
SSW
20
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5
SSW
20
ENE
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NE
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SW
40
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35
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N
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:41PM1.41m
5:59AM1.30m
6:07PM1.28m
6:30AM1.17m
6:38PM1.14m
7:20AM1.03m
7:35PM1.01m
10:11AM0.97m
11:02PM0.97m
12:18PM1.09m
00:31AM1.09m
1:01PM1.25m
1:13AM1.23m
Low Tide
11:33AM0.31m
11:52PM0.34m
12:01PM0.44m
00:23AM0.46m
12:33PM0.58m
1:05AM0.59m
1:26PM0.72m
2:38AM0.70m
4:34PM0.79m
5:29AM0.67m
6:31PM0.66m
6:35AM0.54m
7:13PM0.50m
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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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