Ebalow Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.83° S 29.31° E

Issued: 1 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ebalow sea temperature is
21.1° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Ebalow surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,396 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 21st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 27th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 28th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
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
2
2
3
2
1
1
0
1
2
1
0
2
2
2
4
2
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
7
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
E
8
0.6
SSW
14
1.4
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
193
142
516
763
728
441
348
293
172
169
186
322
42
136
175
407
627
566
443
362
250
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
NNW
5
NE
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
N
10
NNE
15
WSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
5
NNW
10
ENE
10
NE
10
N
15
SSW
10
W
10
W
5
NE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
8:58PM1.34m
9:12AM1.12m
10:03PM1.27m
10:29AM1.07m
11:13PM1.24m
11:51AM1.07m
00:20AM1.24m
12:59PM1.12m
1:16AM1.28m
1:51PM1.19m
2:03AM1.33m
2:34PM1.26m
2:43AM1.38m
Low Tide
2:18PM0.39m
3:16AM0.55m
3:16PM0.49m
4:29AM0.59m
4:26PM0.55m
5:44AM0.57m
5:43PM0.57m
6:49AM0.53m
6:51PM0.55m
7:40AM0.46m
7:45PM0.49m
8:22AM0.39m
8:29PM0.43m
9:00AM0.32m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
1
2
2
Temp °C
24
22
24
25
21
27
28
22
20
19
18
21
22
21
23
24
21
22
25
21
21
Feels °C
23
21
23
23
20
24
25
20
18
16
19
21
23
20
22
23
21
21
22
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
E
5
1
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
Energy kJ
83
54
516
763
728
441
348
293
172
169
186
322
251
21
92
238
188
566
443
362
250
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
E
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
8
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.6
E
7
0.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
73
142
55
37
31
37
63
49
38
40
26
40
42
136
174
407
627
117
102
36
67
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
15
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.1
SE
8
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
18
0.5
SE
4
0.5
SE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.6
E
8
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.2
SSE
7
0.5
NE
8
Energy kJ
44
52
17
24
12
3
66
51
10
12
13
41
98
56
5
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
0.6
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
4
0.7
S
4
1
NE
4
1.4
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
0.4
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
5
1.6
SSW
7
Energy kJ
193
76
88
9
11
17
40
175
396
324
4
44
240
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
4
4
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
59
0
5
59
0
0
5
5
54
5
0
59
273
0
37
59
0
54
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
8
8
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
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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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