Ebalow surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 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
23.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 29th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 29th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
8
7
5
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
3
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
13
4
S
15
3.5
S
14
3
S
13
2.2
S
12
1.8
S
12
0.9
SSW
19
2.3
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3174
6395
6692
5489
2887
1448
911
506
2511
1992
893
724
618
619
404
314
198
213
265
189
196
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SE
10
N
10
NE
5
NNW
15
NW
15
SSW
5
E
10
NNW
5
SW
10
ESE
10
NW
10
NE
15
NE
10
NW
10
SSE
20
S
5
SE
20
SSE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:11PM1.37m
2:25AM1.58m
2:43PM1.45m
2:54AM1.63m
3:12PM1.51m
3:22AM1.66m
3:40PM1.54m
3:50AM1.65m
4:07PM1.54m
4:17AM1.62m
4:35PM1.51m
4:44AM1.56m
5:03PM1.46m
5:11AM1.48m
Low Tide
8:09PM0.27m
8:40AM0.21m
8:40PM0.20m
9:08AM0.14m
9:09PM0.17m
9:34AM0.11m
9:38PM0.15m
10:00AM0.10m
10:05PM0.16m
10:27AM0.12m
10:34PM0.20m
10:54AM0.17m
11:02PM0.26m
11:23AM0.24m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
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6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
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5:28
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
5
1
10
17
Temp °C
21
17
20
20
18
20
22
21
21
22
19
26
26
21
25
27
24
26
24
21
20
13
10
17
17
17
18
20
19
19
20
19
25
23
22
23
25
23
24
23
22
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
3.5
S
13
4
S
15
3.5
S
14
3
S
13
2.2
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.4
S
11
2.3
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
S
10
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSW
12
Energy kJ
71
4287
6692
5489
2887
1448
911
467
2511
1992
893
724
618
619
404
314
198
135
265
55
161
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.4
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
6
0.9
SSW
19
0.7
SSE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.2
E
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
S
10
0.8
SSW
13
0.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
49
48
46
27
8
26
506
92
26
202
129
7
11
14
5
50
213
98
189
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
ENE
9
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
E
9
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.6
S
11
0.4
SSE
11
Energy kJ
31
102
126
149
46
19
28
15
4
17
16
6
85
31
23
86
39
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
13
0.8
NE
5
1.1
SW
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
NE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.6
SSW
3
0.9
S
5
1.6
S
6
Energy kJ
3174
6395
33
83
3
1
9
8
43
196
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
607
5
0
417
0
7
0
0
5
0
0
0
129
0
59
202
0
10
38
7
148
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
5
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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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