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Ebalow surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
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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
24.0° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Ebalow surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 753 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 28th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 29th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 29th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ebalow over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | S 8 | SSW 10 | ENE 6 | |
66 | 197 | 452 | 683 | 461 | 669 | 529 | 236 | 151 | 131 | 99 | 175 | 162 | 107 | 162 | 68 | 52 | 121 | 97 | 184 | 135 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:14PM1.32m | 2:24AM1.48m | 2:48PM1.38m | 2:57AM1.51m | 3:20PM1.42m | 3:29AM1.52m | 3:52PM1.44m | 4:00AM1.52m | 4:24PM1.44m | 4:32AM1.50m | 4:56PM1.43m | 5:03AM1.46m | 5:30PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:08AM0.32m | 8:08PM0.35m | 8:40AM0.26m | 8:43PM0.31m | 9:11AM0.22m | 9:17PM0.28m | 9:41AM0.20m | 9:49PM0.27m | 10:12AM0.20m | 10:22PM0.28m | 10:44AM0.21m | 10:55PM0.31m | 11:17AM0.23m | 11:29PM0.36m | |||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
— | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 9 | 31 | |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
23 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 12 | E 8 | S 8 | SSW 10 | S 8 |
66 | 197 | 452 | 683 | 461 | 669 | 529 | 77 | 77 | 43 | 39 | 101 | 70 | 26 | 70 | 30 | 52 | 22 | 97 | 184 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 5 | SSW 14 |
152 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 236 | 151 | 131 | 92 | 175 | 162 | 77 | 118 | 30 | 20 | 23 | 44 | 10 | 76 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 4 | SE 12 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 12 | SE 8 | SSW 13 | ENE 6 | ESE 7 | E 8 | SW 12 | S 11 |
9 | 17 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 99 | 28 | 20 | 38 | 15 | 68 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 37 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | E 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | SW 2 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | E 4 | ENE 6 |
3 | — | 2 | 40 | 135 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 15 | 91 | 164 | 118 | 107 | 162 | 1 | 115 | 121 | — | 33 | 135 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 129 | 0 | 382 | 129 | 0 | 239 | 273 | 0 | 236 | 273 | 0 | 32 | 202 | 0 | 38 | 293 | 10 | 5 | 54 | 222 |
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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.











