Hole-in-the-Wall surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 SAST
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Hole-in-the-Wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hole-in-the-Wall sea temperature is
24.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hole-in-the-Wall this week:

The surf forecast for Hole-in-the-Wall over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hole-in-the-Wall in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 21st Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 22nd Apr)13ft (4.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hole-in-the-Wall over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
3
0
1
1
0
5
3
1
3
0
0
3
1
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
2.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
2.3
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
E
1.4
E
2.4
SSW
2.5
S
2.3
S
3
S
Period(s) (?)141414131317161514137888891089912
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)72262156121173990376724721907100245447366361839423231141080811248802092
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
20
S
30
WSW
35
SW
45
SSW
10
WSW
5
ENE
30
ENE
25
NNE
35
NE
40
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
30
NE
15
NNW
10
NNW
35
SSW
40
WSW
40
SW
35
SW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:16PM
1.43
6:35AM
1.40
7:08PM
1.28
7:31AM
1.21
8:28PM
1.15
9:08AM
1.06
10:43PM
1.13
11:27AM
1.05
12:20AM
1.24
12:46PM
1.16
1:14AM
1.38
1:34PM
1.27
1:53AM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:05PM
0.20
12:21AM
0.31
12:50PM
0.36
1:15AM
0.49
1:52PM
0.51
2:46AM
0.65
3:38PM
0.61
5:19AM
0.66
5:41PM
0.57
6:49AM
0.54
6:50PM
0.46
7:36AM
0.41
7:34PM
0.35
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Sunrise6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:30--6:31--6:31--
Sunset-5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:29-
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232320202118172019212320252522303021191916
Feels °C (?)232117131213161414151616232120283119111010
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Information about the Hole-in-the-Wall Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hole-in-the-Wall provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hole-in-the-Wall can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hole-in-the-Wall 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 (Hole-in-the-Wall) 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 Hole-in-the-Wall 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.

Hole-in-the-Wall is 63 km (39 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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