Ebalow Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.83° S 29.31° E

Ebalow Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ebalow sea temperature is
21.3° 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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, S swell with 3,339 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 (Aug 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 2.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 5th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 11th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Wed
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
3
1
0
1
2
2
2
2
0
0
1
0
4
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
10
0.6
SSW
17
0.9
E
10
0.7
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1
S
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
6
3.5
SSW
8
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
9
2.4
SSE
9
2
SE
9
1.9
SSW
11
2.4
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
299
197
149
193
604
345
169
123
403
367
250
430
363
1433
1930
1769
929
623
862
910
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
NNW
25
SSW
15
S
5
S
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
NNE
10
NE
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
25
SSW
45
SSW
30
S
20
S
5
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
20
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
7:53PM1.41m
8:10AM1.18m
8:54PM1.28m
9:33AM1.06m
10:39PM1.20m
11:51AM1.05m
00:37AM1.24m
1:28PM1.20m
1:51AM1.37m
2:26PM1.38m
2:42AM1.50m
3:10PM1.55m
3:24AM1.61m
Low Tide
2:13AM0.45m
2:18PM0.45m
3:27AM0.56m
3:43PM0.57m
5:26AM0.59m
5:54PM0.59m
7:11AM0.48m
7:30PM0.46m
8:12AM0.32m
8:31PM0.31m
8:57AM0.17m
9:17PM0.17m
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6:47
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6:45
6:43
6:43
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5:29
5:29
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:31
5:32
 mm
2
22
5
1
4
5
5
9
Temp °C
26
22
20
21
19
19
19
18
24
25
19
19
19
18
15
15
15
14
15
16
Feels °C
23
19
18
18
18
19
18
17
23
24
19
19
17
13
9
10
11
10
11
11
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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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