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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 14 Jan 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
23.0° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s 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 12 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 14th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 14th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 16th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hole-in-the-Wall over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
ENE
2
E
1.9
SSW
1.8
S
2.1
S
1.7
S
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.3
SE
1.2
E
1.1
E
2.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)8877810888811107101312121010119
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)338589348293510555210190175190319244444889447333242198164205201
Wind
(km/h)
35
NE
40
SW
35
SSW
30
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SE
5
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
5
W
35
SW
40
SW
20
WSW
20
S
20
SE
10
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
5
SW
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:03AM
1.12
2:12PM
1.27
2:44AM
1.24
2:51PM
1.37
3:18AM
1.35
3:24PM
1.47
3:50AM
1.45
3:55PM
1.54
4:20AM
1.54
4:25PM
1.59
4:49AM
1.60
4:54PM
1.62
5:19AM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:51PM
0.54
7:56AM
0.56
8:34PM
0.42
8:40AM
0.46
9:08PM
0.32
9:15AM
0.36
9:38PM
0.22
9:48AM
0.28
10:08PM
0.13
10:19AM
0.21
10:36PM
0.07
10:50AM
0.17
11:04PM
0.04
11:22AM
0.16
Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise--5:11--5:11--5:13--5:13--5:15--5:16--5:16
Sunset7:13--7:13--7:12--7:12--7:12--7:12--7:10--
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--324--1--31----41-2-
Temp. °C272624252222222224242421222222222123232222
Feels °C (?)262420212022222324232617151719202120192320
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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 12 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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