Ebalow surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 07 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
23.4° 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 Friday (May 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 8th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 8th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 8th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning).

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
7
8
5
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
3
4
3
2
1
4
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SE
11
3.5
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
12
4
S
12
2.2
SSE
14
2.5
S
12
2.1
S
12
1.6
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
1.6
SSW
9
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
690
3174
5837
5366
1658
1835
1227
669
276
170
374
649
578
313
863
980
1155
1657
1465
1236
768
Wind (km/h)
40
W
35
W
30
WSW
20
SW
5
NW
5
N
20
NE
15
N
5
NE
0
WSW
20
W
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
W
20
W
25
WNW
30
SW
30
SSW
10
WSW
5
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
on
High Tide
6:45PM1.21m
6:52AM1.20m
7:44PM1.13m
7:55AM1.10m
9:18PM1.10m
9:42AM1.05m
11:00PM1.16m
11:26AM1.10m
00:07AM1.30m
12:32PM1.21m
00:56AM1.45m
1:21PM1.33m
1:39AM1.59m
Low Tide
00:47AM0.56m
1:19PM0.51m
1:49AM0.66m
2:31PM0.58m
3:34AM0.70m
4:09PM0.59m
5:21AM0.62m
5:31PM0.52m
6:28AM0.48m
6:30PM0.41m
7:17AM0.33m
7:17PM0.29m
7:58AM0.19m
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
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5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
Temp °C
21
19
20
22
18
21
23
18
25
26
22
23
26
23
26
27
23
19
21
19
19
12
11
13
16
14
19
20
15
23
25
21
19
25
19
21
22
17
14
16
15
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SE
11
3.5
SSW
12
3.5
S
12
3
S
12
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
12
2.1
S
12
1.6
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
1
E
7
1.6
SSW
9
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
Energy kJ
690
3174
3563
2697
1575
1835
1227
669
276
112
374
649
578
313
863
980
1155
1657
1465
1236
768
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
12
1
ESE
10
1.1
SSE
16
2.2
SSE
15
2.2
SSE
14
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
8
1
ENE
7
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
NE
10
1.2
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
8
0.9
SSW
15
0.6
S
15
0.4
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
377
229
659
2104
1658
25
13
12
96
170
101
94
106
74
33
381
161
18
6
5
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.4
SE
20
0.7
ESE
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.5
NE
8
0.4
SE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
9
0.1
S
11
0.2
E
9
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
17
98
94
50
28
10
26
25
33
18
40
60
30
37
14
20
29
2
6
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
9
0.5
WNW
4
4.5
SSW
12
4
S
12
0.5
NE
3
0.9
ENE
5
1.6
NE
6
2.4
SW
8
0.4
NW
3
2.3
NE
7
0.5
WNW
3
0.4
NE
2
Energy kJ
743
11
5837
5366
5
49
196
825
3
494
5
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
6
4
7
5
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
4
2
3
4
4
3
2
4
3
Distance (km)
225
222
199
222
0
0
202
54
7
0
5
5
0
0
0
0
22
430
416
0
32
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
3
2
4
3
4
4
5
4
7
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
7
5
4
4
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
9
6
7
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
6
7
6
7
8
9
9
5
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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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