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Lat Long: 31.83° S 29.31° E

Ebalow Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 05 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ebalow sea temperature is
20.6°C
1.1° 

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


Ebalow surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 1,663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s 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 Friday (Nov 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ebalow in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 6th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 6th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 15th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
7
Sunday
8
Monday
9
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
2.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.8
SSW
8
1
S
9
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
2
S
13
1.7
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13
1.4
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12
1
SSW
12
2.5
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
9
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
2.2
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
213
588
281
453
154
669
414
241
269
1443
987
584
303
645
587
339
320
382
305
312
961
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
30
ENE
20
WSW
15
S
20
SSW
10
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSE
10
SE
10
NE
10
NNE
35
ENE
35
NE
15
NNE
10
S
10
SW
15
WSW
20
S
15
SSW
15
W
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
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High Tide
1:26PM1.49m
1:47AM1.36m
2:02PM1.58m
2:22AM1.44m
2:34PM1.64m
2:54AM1.51m
3:04PM1.66m
3:24AM1.54m
3:33PM1.65m
3:53AM1.55m
4:02PM1.62m
4:21AM1.52m
4:30PM1.57m
4:50AM1.48m
Low Tide
7:46PM0.30m
7:45AM0.28m
8:19PM0.21m
8:20AM0.21m
8:49PM0.14m
8:51AM0.17m
9:17PM0.10m
9:21AM0.15m
9:44PM0.09m
9:51AM0.16m
10:12PM0.11m
10:20AM0.19m
10:40PM0.16m
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Temp °C
29
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Feels °C
29
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23
23
20
20
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21
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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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