Ebalow surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 02 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
24.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (Mar 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Mar 06) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 3rd Mar)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 3rd Mar)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 8th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Mainly near gales.

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
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Rating
(10 max)
4
0
0
3
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
2
4
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
2.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
E
0.9
ENE
0.6
SSW
0.8
E
0.8
E
2
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.5
S
2.3
S
2.2
S
1.9
S
1.4
S
1
S
Period(s) (?)1413131212117888127769121212121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10474823261871231096282121459498666930519422000151913781074476223
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
20
ENE
30
ENE
10
NNW
10
ENE
25
ENE
15
NNE
10
SW
10
N
10
NNE
20
SSW
10
SE
10
NNE
45
SSW
40
SW
30
WSW
15
SW
15
SSE
5
NNE
15
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:55AM
1.74
4:05PM
1.67
4:24AM
1.80
4:33PM
1.68
4:51AM
1.81
5:00PM
1.66
5:16AM
1.76
5:25PM
1.60
5:41AM
1.68
5:49PM
1.52
6:04AM
1.56
6:12PM
1.41
6:26AM
1.43
6:34PM
1.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:41PM
0.03
10:03AM
0.06
10:09PM
-0.03
10:31AM
0.02
10:36PM
-0.04
10:58AM
0.03
11:02PM
-0.01
11:23AM
0.07
11:27PM
0.05
11:48AM
0.14
11:51PM
0.15
12:11PM
0.24
12:15AM
0.27
12:35PM
0.36
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
Sunrise-5:52--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56-
Sunset--6:35--6:34--6:32--6:31--6:30--6:29--6:28
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202425222526242626232425242521201920202223
Feels °C (?)182222212626262829252426272012131618192020
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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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