Ebalow surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 28 May 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
24.0° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Ebalow surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 753 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period with SSW 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 Thursday (May 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 29th May)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
1
3
1
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
1.3
ENE
5
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
1.2
ENE
6
1.4
NE
6
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
7
0.9
S
8
0.9
SSW
10
1.4
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
66
197
452
683
461
669
529
236
151
131
99
175
162
107
162
68
52
121
97
184
135
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSE
5
NE
30
SW
15
S
5
SE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
N
15
NE
20
NE
10
N
10
NE
15
NE
10
NNW
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SE
20
SE
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:14PM1.32m
2:24AM1.48m
2:48PM1.38m
2:57AM1.51m
3:20PM1.42m
3:29AM1.52m
3:52PM1.44m
4:00AM1.52m
4:24PM1.44m
4:32AM1.50m
4:56PM1.43m
5:03AM1.46m
5:30PM1.40m
Low Tide
8:08AM0.32m
8:08PM0.35m
8:40AM0.26m
8:43PM0.31m
9:11AM0.22m
9:17PM0.28m
9:41AM0.20m
9:49PM0.27m
10:12AM0.20m
10:22PM0.28m
10:44AM0.21m
10:55PM0.31m
11:17AM0.23m
11:29PM0.36m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:06
1
3
3
2
6
9
31
Temp °C
22
22
21
20
21
19
19
20
17
21
23
20
26
27
23
23
21
20
16
15
15
23
22
23
19
17
17
18
18
16
19
20
19
24
25
21
19
17
15
14
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.8
SSE
8
0.9
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
8
1.1
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
8
0.9
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
E
8
0.9
S
8
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
S
8
Energy kJ
66
197
452
683
461
669
529
77
77
43
39
101
70
26
70
30
52
22
97
184
102
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.5
S
4
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
SW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
152
8
8
7
3
4
4
236
151
131
92
175
162
77
118
30
20
23
44
10
76
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
S
4
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
E
7
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
E
8
0.4
SW
12
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
9
17
2
6
3
13
4
13
99
28
20
38
15
68
12
11
11
37
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.3
E
3
1.1
SSW
4
1.4
SSW
6
0.6
E
3
0.4
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
4
1.3
ENE
5
1.5
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.4
NE
6
0.3
SW
2
1.3
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
7
1
E
4
1.4
ENE
6
Energy kJ
3
2
40
135
7
6
15
91
164
118
107
162
1
115
121
33
135
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
4
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
5
129
0
382
129
0
239
273
0
236
273
0
32
202
0
38
293
10
5
54
222
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
4
6
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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