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Ebalow Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape – Wild Coast (51 surf breaks) /
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Ebalow surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 20th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 21st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 26th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ebalow over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | E 7 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 7 | E 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | |
257 | 273 | 270 | 311 | 102 | 121 | 630 | 139 | 132 | 118 | 231 | 70 | 135 | 111 | 102 | 121 | 86 | 74 | 216 | 683 | 437 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 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 | 11:19PM1.27m | 11:48AM1.11m | 00:22AM1.33m | 12:49PM1.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:50AM0.56m | 5:47PM0.50m | 6:49AM0.48m | 6:44PM0.46m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — |
 | 5:10 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 13 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 11 | E 7 | E 10 | SSE 12 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 257 | 273 | 270 | 297 | 99 | 65 | 630 | 139 | 127 | 91 | 231 | 70 | 135 | 111 | 69 | 121 | 86 | 74 | 52 | 683 | 437 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | S 10 | E 11 | S 12 | E 10 | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SSE 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 125 | 129 | 85 | 113 | 102 | 74 | 43 | 100 | 132 | 118 | 49 | 56 | 112 | 49 | 102 | 46 | 29 | 65 | 216 | 55 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 12 | E 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 14 | S 9 | SW 14 | ENE 6 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 12 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 52 | 60 | 81 | 48 | 65 | 121 | 53 | 87 | 112 | 71 | 41 | 41 | 51 | 13 | 24 | 44 | 44 | 5 | 41 | 36 | 32 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 311 | — | 30 | 205 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 44 | 48 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 139 | 222 | 0 | 273 | 273 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 202 | 22 | 59 | 273 |
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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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