Ebalow Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.83° S 29.31° E

Ebalow Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ebalow sea temperature is
20.0° C
0.8° 

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


Ebalow surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,296 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s 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 (Jul 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 16 days are 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 15th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
1
1
2
1
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
4
4
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
10
1.7
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.1
S
11
2
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
9
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
13
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
12
2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
514
663
434
347
282
237
237
192
281
472
394
292
996
433
345
402
303
323
1272
1882
1631
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
NW
5
S
10
SSE
5
NW
5
SSE
5
SE
10
N
5
NNE
5
WSW
5
WSW
20
SW
25
SSW
5
NNW
10
NE
5
ENE
15
WSW
5
ENE
15
ENE
10
NW
10
SW
Wind State
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:42PM1.68m
4:55AM1.65m
5:23PM1.71m
5:33AM1.60m
6:02PM1.69m
6:10AM1.52m
6:40PM1.62m
6:47AM1.42m
7:18PM1.52m
7:23AM1.30m
7:56PM1.39m
8:04AM1.18m
8:41PM1.27m
8:56AM1.07m
Low Tide
10:48PM0.10m
11:05AM0.00m
11:30PM0.12m
11:42AM0.03m
00:10AM0.19m
12:17PM0.09m
00:48AM0.27m
12:52PM0.19m
1:27AM0.38m
1:28PM0.32m
2:08AM0.48m
2:08PM0.45m
2:59AM0.58m
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7:00
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7:00
6:58
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5:15
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5:17
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5:19
5:20
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Temp °C
20
18
20
20
17
20
20
17
24
25
20
20
21
19
21
24
19
19
20
17
26
Feels °C
19
17
19
20
17
19
19
17
21
23
18
16
16
18
19
21
17
19
19
16
22
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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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