Ebalow surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 08 Feb 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
25.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Sunday (Feb 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 12 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 8th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 14th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 15th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ebalow over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
1
3
3
2
3
1
2
1
1
0
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
1.2
SSE
0.7
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
E
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSE
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.8
S
Period(s) (?)961313131312788888810131516141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)731001874244615293472492704772931761091111112692226887426031190
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
5
WSW
10
ESE
15
ENE
5
NNW
10
N
15
NE
5
NNE
5
SE
5
ENE
15
WSW
15
SW
10
SSE
0
NW
5
WSW
10
SE
25
WSW
20
SW
25
SSW
10
S
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
glasscross-
off
crossglassoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:15PM
1.22
7:40AM
1.25
7:44PM
1.08
8:17AM
1.11
8:32PM
0.95
10:10AM
0.99
12:52AM
0.92
1:16PM
1.06
2:05AM
1.06
2:09PM
1.20
2:39AM
1.22
2:43PM
1.34
3:07AM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:20AM
0.44
1:54PM
0.57
1:52AM
0.58
2:46PM
0.70
2:50AM
0.73
5:54PM
0.76
6:36AM
0.76
7:54PM
0.62
7:59AM
0.63
8:29PM
0.47
8:36AM
0.48
8:57PM
0.32
9:07AM
0.34
Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise--5:33--5:35--5:35--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39
Sunset6:59--6:58--6:57--6:55--6:54--6:53--6:53--
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Rain (mm)
452--4----311294-8655-
Temp. °C282327272430292629282324242322242321202123
Feels °C (?)302530282731322731302424252525272720172022
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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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