Ebalow Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.83° S 29.31° E

Ebalow Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ebalow sea temperature is
20.2°C
0.2° 

Ebalow surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ebalow surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, S swell with 5,739 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with ENE 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 31st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 4th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 4th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
0
1
3
3
1
2
1
0
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
10
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
9
0.8
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
12
3
SSW
8
4
SSW
9
4
S
11
3.5
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
1.6
SE
9
2
S
8
1.6
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
277
289
288
217
212
192
203
194
268
773
659
519
210
1241
2659
4300
2669
1338
412
589
1185
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
S
10
SW
5
SSW
5
E
5
N
5
E
5
ENE
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SE
10
NNE
10
NE
20
S
15
WSW
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
E
20
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:03PM1.79m
5:12AM1.64m
5:31PM1.75m
5:42AM1.57m
6:02PM1.67m
6:14AM1.47m
6:36PM1.54m
6:50AM1.33m
7:17PM1.38m
7:37AM1.17m
8:19PM1.20m
9:13AM1.02m
10:43PM1.08m
Low Tide
10:48AM-0.03m
11:10PM0.04m
11:16AM-0.00m
11:41PM0.09m
11:45AM0.07m
00:13AM0.17m
12:18PM0.18m
00:49AM0.30m
12:55PM0.33m
1:35AM0.46m
1:46PM0.51m
2:53AM0.62m
3:32PM0.66m
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6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
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5:44
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:47
 mm
1
4
1
2
10
7
7
Temp °C
19
19
17
16
17
17
21
21
19
19
19
19
26
23
20
19
19
18
18
18
18
Feels °C
17
16
16
16
18
18
21
21
19
18
19
22
26
23
19
21
18
16
18
17
16
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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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