Ebalow surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 24 Mar 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
24.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Mar 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 25th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 25th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 24th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
3
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
2.1
E
1.6
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
0.6
S
0.8
S
1.2
SSW
1
S
0.7
S
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)1414141378888121288814131312121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)822668569336491294135138149217213133127113138219484309141225173
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
30
ENE
20
NNE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
WSW
10
S
10
SE
5
N
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
NNE
10
NE
20
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
0
SSW
10
NNE
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
glassglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
1.29
7:27AM
1.26
8:00PM
1.11
8:50AM
1.07
10:48PM
1.01
12:01PM
1.05
1:00AM
1.16
1:23PM
1.19
1:52AM
1.35
2:07PM
1.34
2:28AM
1.52
2:41PM
1.46
2:59AM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:55PM
0.34
1:07AM
0.42
1:46PM
0.53
2:13AM
0.62
3:36PM
0.67
5:25AM
0.71
6:32PM
0.61
7:21AM
0.56
7:35PM
0.44
8:07AM
0.39
8:13PM
0.29
8:41AM
0.25
8:45PM
0.17
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-6:08--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:00-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212222272824242423262623283122222322252524
Feels °C (?)212019262726262626272625303323242525272627
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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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