Ebalow Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.83° S 29.31° E

Issued: 1 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ebalow sea temperature is
20.4° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Ebalow surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with 6,517 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with SSE 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM. 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 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 3rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 3rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 10th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
5
4
3
3
2
0
2
2
1
2
0
2
2
1
0
2
3
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSE
12
3
SSE
13
2.5
SSE
12
2.2
SSE
12
1.8
SE
12
1.5
SE
12
1.2
SE
11
1
SE
11
0.8
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
1
NE
7
0.6
SE
10
1.2
ENE
8
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
2
SSW
6
1.9
SSW
8
1.9
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.8
S
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2038
3436
1833
1338
843
593
363
224
147
100
91
62
150
133
108
309
429
980
925
690
1881
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
NNW
5
SSW
5
SE
10
NW
10
NE
15
NE
10
NNW
5
ENE
5
NE
10
NNW
5
NE
5
NNE
5
WNW
5
SE
30
SSW
15
SW
5
SSE
15
ENE
5
WNW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross
High Tide
5:57PM1.50m
5:59AM1.46m
6:30PM1.49m
6:34AM1.41m
7:07PM1.47m
7:12AM1.34m
7:49PM1.43m
7:59AM1.25m
8:40PM1.38m
9:00AM1.16m
9:47PM1.33m
10:24AM1.11m
11:11PM1.32m
12:00PM1.13m
Low Tide
11:58PM0.31m
12:11PM0.19m
00:34AM0.34m
12:45PM0.23m
1:15AM0.38m
1:23PM0.29m
2:03AM0.43m
2:09PM0.37m
3:03AM0.48m
3:08PM0.44m
4:19AM0.51m
4:26PM0.50m
5:47AM0.49m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
 mm
2
1
2
Temp °C
21
18
20
21
17
20
22
18
23
23
19
27
28
19
24
21
18
17
18
17
18
Feels °C
15
17
18
17
15
16
18
15
20
20
16
23
24
16
22
16
16
17
17
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSE
12
3
SSE
13
2.5
SSE
12
2.2
SSE
12
1.8
SE
12
1.5
SE
12
1.2
SE
11
1
SE
11
0.8
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
NE
7
1.5
S
8
1.9
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.8
S
17
Energy kJ
2038
3436
1833
1338
843
593
363
224
147
100
79
62
87
48
108
12
259
980
925
690
1881
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
11
0.4
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
ENE
7
0.3
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
540
45
69
66
63
62
41
38
33
27
37
217
140
133
31
36
140
64
7
7
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
13
0.5
E
12
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SW
10
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.4
SW
12
0.6
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
53
71
15
15
27
41
41
37
21
20
37
59
33
21
13
12
8
8
3
2
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
3
1.1
ENE
5
1
NE
7
1.2
ENE
8
0.4
SW
3
2
SSW
6
1.9
SSW
8
Energy kJ
7
52
91
150
3
309
429
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
4
2
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
10
0
0
32
0
59
202
0
0
0
0
22
0
0
0
476
10
0
273
0
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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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