Ebalow Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.83° S 29.31° E

Ebalow Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ebalow sea temperature is
21.8° C
1.3° 

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


Ebalow surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with 1,310 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with ESE 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 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
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Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
0
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ESE
11
2
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
E
10
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
1
E
10
0.7
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1100
807
512
442
380
250
192
184
264
351
149
239
215
129
422
519
437
196
168
437
705
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
N
10
NE
15
NE
10
NNW
5
NNE
10
NE
15
NNW
15
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
SSW
10
S
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
25
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
35
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
6:33PM1.61m
6:42AM1.43m
7:09PM1.53m
7:20AM1.31m
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
Low Tide
12:15PM0.12m
00:43AM0.25m
12:48PM0.20m
1:23AM0.34m
1:27PM0.32m
2:13AM0.45m
2:18PM0.45m
3:27AM0.56m
3:43PM0.57m
5:26AM0.59m
5:54PM0.59m
7:11AM0.48m
7:30PM0.46m
clear
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light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
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heavy rain
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6:50
6:48
6:48
6:47
6:47
6:46
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:27
5:28
5:29
5:29
5:30
5:30
5:30
 mm
2
2
2
1
25
Temp °C
19
21
17
21
22
19
24
27
22
20
20
19
18
18
18
20
24
22
18
19
18
Feels °C
17
19
16
18
18
16
21
24
19
18
18
19
19
18
19
18
22
20
15
16
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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