Ebalow Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.83° S 29.31° E

Ebalow Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ebalow sea temperature is
20.0°C
0.4° 

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


Ebalow surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, S swell with 5,919 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
1
3
0
0
2
0
0
3
1
0
4
2
1
3
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SE
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.1
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
25
1
SSW
22
3
SSW
18
2.5
S
16
2.1
S
15
1.5
S
13
1.6
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
0.8
SSW
15
1.1
ENE
9
1
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
523
307
297
245
912
4914
3387
1881
784
308
520
909
434
554
898
446
432
329
272
193
173
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
20
ENE
5
NNE
5
E
15
E
20
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
10
SW
15
S
5
SE
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
9:13AM1.02m
10:43PM1.08m
12:16PM1.06m
00:52AM1.19m
1:33PM1.26m
1:51AM1.35m
2:19PM1.46m
2:33AM1.49m
2:56PM1.64m
3:09AM1.60m
3:29PM1.76m
3:41AM1.67m
4:00PM1.83m
4:12AM1.69m
Low Tide
3:32PM0.66m
5:38AM0.64m
6:28PM0.62m
7:16AM0.48m
7:43PM0.44m
8:05AM0.30m
8:29PM0.27m
8:42AM0.15m
9:06PM0.13m
9:14AM0.03m
9:39PM0.04m
9:45AM-0.04m
10:09PM-0.00m
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6:15
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:07
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5:47
5:49
5:49
5:50
5:50
5:51
5:52
 mm
3
3
1
7
Temp °C
17
18
17
16
17
17
18
20
17
22
23
21
27
26
24
22
22
20
21
20
19
Feels °C
14
15
15
16
16
14
14
15
13
20
21
20
26
26
24
23
23
21
21
19
18
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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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