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Lat Long: 31.83° S 29.31° E

Ebalow Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ebalow sea temperature is
21.3°C
0.6° 

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


Ebalow surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with 1,125 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 3rd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 4th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 6th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the ENE by Mon morning).

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
10
1.7
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
11
1.9
ENE
7
2.5
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7
2.1
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8
2
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8
2.3
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8
1.9
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.2
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8
1.1
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9
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E
9
2.2
ENE
7
2.1
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8
2.2
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8
3
ENE
8
3
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
637
477
517
776
546
328
637
549
523
722
471
315
217
190
402
448
520
556
1020
1103
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
NE
30
ENE
35
ENE
25
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
20
NNE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
SW
10
ESE
10
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15
E
25
ENE
20
NE
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ENE
35
NE
20
NNE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:05PM1.78m
5:21AM1.59m
5:38PM1.66m
5:55AM1.47m
6:15PM1.50m
6:35AM1.32m
6:59PM1.31m
7:32AM1.15m
8:11PM1.11m
9:45AM1.04m
11:01PM1.05m
12:15PM1.15m
00:44AM1.17m
Low Tide
11:16PM0.04m
11:23AM0.08m
11:50PM0.16m
11:59AM0.22m
00:28AM0.31m
12:41PM0.39m
1:18AM0.48m
1:43PM0.58m
2:49AM0.63m
4:16PM0.70m
5:36AM0.62m
6:38PM0.58m
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Temp °C
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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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