Ebalow surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 23 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
24.5° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 25th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 25th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 24th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
1.3
S
1.1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.9
E
2.2
E
1.7
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
E
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)861614141488888812128171715141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)49135596822668534409596386260181138224210140237372566734714690
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
20
S
10
ESE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
ENE
25
NE
5
WNW
15
SW
10
SSE
10
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
15
NNE
10
ENE
20
NE
15
SW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:21PM
1.45
6:42AM
1.47
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:17PM
0.17
12:25AM
0.23
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
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Sunrise6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--
Sunset-6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:04--6:02-
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thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
2242----14--3-----2-127
Temp. °C222322222323272724232423242423282827232422
Feels °C (?)222223222221272727252526252423313130242524
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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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