Ebalow Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.83° S 29.31° E

Ebalow Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ebalow sea temperature is
19.5°C
1.1° 

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


Ebalow surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with 785 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 23rd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 27th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
3
0
1
2
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
7
1.2
E
7
0.9
E
8
0.7
SE
10
0.7
SE
9
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
7
2.4
SSW
8
1.5
S
7
1.2
SSW
7
1.7
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
281
146
103
98
83
498
499
367
186
188
471
299
389
779
782
246
160
452
320
463
463
Wind (km/h)
5
E
15
WSW
15
SW
10
S
5
SE
10
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
5
SW
15
S
25
SSW
5
NE
30
SW
30
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:19PM1.41m
2:26AM1.43m
2:44PM1.57m
2:53AM1.54m
3:09PM1.70m
3:21AM1.63m
3:36PM1.79m
3:49AM1.68m
4:04PM1.84m
4:18AM1.70m
4:34PM1.84m
4:49AM1.66m
5:05PM1.78m
Low Tide
8:05AM0.35m
8:24PM0.34m
8:30AM0.22m
8:50PM0.20m
8:56AM0.10m
9:18PM0.08m
9:22AM0.01m
9:45PM-0.00m
9:50AM-0.04m
10:15PM-0.04m
10:19AM-0.05m
10:45PM-0.03m
10:50AM-0.01m
11:16PM0.04m
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5:50
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5:43
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 mm
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14
10
4
3
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Temp °C
27
25
23
23
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20
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25
23
22
22
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19
17
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Feels °C
28
26
23
24
24
23
25
26
26
22
22
22
19
17
15
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15
16
14
13
12
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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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