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Lat Long: 31.83° S 29.31° E

Ebalow Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ebalow sea temperature is
22.7°C
1.2° 

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


Ebalow surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 782 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Tuesday (Oct 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 27th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 31st Oct)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 30th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
3
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
6
2.3
ESE
7
1.5
E
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
1.3
SE
10
1.3
SE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.6
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
2
ENE
8
2.5
NE
8
2
NE
8
1.8
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1
E
8
0.9
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
132
568
249
211
165
133
309
299
268
227
314
452
721
477
362
408
270
121
99
Wind (km/h)
20
E
25
SSE
5
SSW
5
NNE
15
E
20
ENE
15
NNE
25
ENE
25
ENE
15
NNE
20
ENE
25
ENE
10
NNE
10
ESE
20
ENE
5
WNW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:57AM1.67m
4:12PM1.81m
4:32AM1.64m
4:48PM1.74m
5:10AM1.57m
5:27PM1.61m
5:51AM1.47m
6:09PM1.45m
6:41AM1.33m
7:01PM1.27m
7:51AM1.21m
8:21PM1.11m
Low Tide
9:51PM-0.05m
9:57AM-0.01m
10:25PM-0.03m
10:34AM0.03m
11:01PM0.05m
11:12AM0.13m
11:40PM0.16m
11:55AM0.27m
00:24AM0.30m
12:47PM0.44m
1:20AM0.45m
2:05PM0.60m
2:48AM0.56m
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
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clear
clear
clear
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 mm
18
16
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Temp °C
19
18
17
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21
21
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23
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24
23
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23
23
21
23
24
22
Feels °C
17
15
16
19
19
19
16
20
18
17
22
21
21
25
23
22
24
25
24
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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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