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Ebalow Surf Forecast
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Ebalow surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 02 Jul 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ebalow this week:
The surf forecast for Ebalow over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 07) 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 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 2nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 7th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ebalow over the next 12 days.
Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Mon 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 367 | 388 | 862 | 363 | 354 | 882 | 698 | 493 | 560 | 1852 | 1186 | 1012 | 3744 | 9398 | 7958 | 3745 | 3260 | 2293 | 1380 | 775 | 783 | 1475 | 1134 | 1050 | 701 | 354 | 2123 | 1570 | 1280 | 920 | 1187 | 572 | 718 | 287 | 226 | 208 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:51PM 1.27 | 9:02AM 1.08 | 9:50PM 1.21 | 10:17AM 1.03 | 11:02PM 1.18 | 11:47AM 1.03 | 12:17AM 1.19 | 1:02PM 1.08 | 1:19AM 1.25 | 1:56PM 1.17 | 2:08AM 1.32 | 2:40PM 1.26 | 2:49AM 1.40 | 3:18PM 1.35 | 3:26AM 1.47 | 3:54PM 1.43 | 4:01AM 1.53 | 4:28PM 1.51 | 4:35AM 1.57 | 5:02PM 1.56 | 5:09AM 1.58 | 5:37PM 1.60 | 5:43AM 1.55 | 6:13PM 1.61 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:07AM 0.59 | 3:06PM 0.54 | 4:16AM 0.62 | 4:14PM 0.60 | 5:35AM 0.62 | 5:36PM 0.62 | 6:48AM 0.56 | 6:51PM 0.58 | 7:44AM 0.48 | 7:49PM 0.51 | 8:28AM 0.39 | 8:35PM 0.43 | 9:06AM 0.30 | 9:15PM 0.35 | 9:42AM 0.22 | 9:52PM 0.28 | 10:15AM 0.15 | 10:28PM 0.24 | 10:48AM 0.10 | 11:04PM 0.21 | 11:21AM 0.08 | 11:40PM 0.21 | 11:54AM 0.09 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Mon 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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