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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 30 Aug 2025 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
20.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hole-in-the-Wall in the next 12 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 31) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 3rd Sep)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 5th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
4
0
1
1
1
0
4
0
0
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
2.4
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
E
1.4
SSW
0.9
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)141313141371413131614788871315131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)676591413452506496530642409381406121890440829230947424339099842315
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
15
SSE
25
NE
10
NE
35
SSW
30
SW
5
SSE
20
ENE
20
NNE
30
NE
40
NE
10
NNE
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
E
10
SE
5
E
25
SSW
30
SSW
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:08PM
1.24
7:17AM
1.09
7:45PM
1.10
8:09AM
0.94
9:46PM
0.98
12:40PM
0.94
12:55AM
1.07
1:42PM
1.10
1:46AM
1.23
2:15PM
1.29
2:21AM
1.39
2:45PM
1.47
2:53AM
1.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:53PM
0.46
1:24AM
0.56
1:24PM
0.60
2:18AM
0.69
2:27PM
0.74
5:41AM
0.74
6:25PM
0.75
7:26AM
0.60
7:37PM
0.60
8:02AM
0.43
8:15PM
0.43
8:32AM
0.26
8:48PM
0.26
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:16--
Sunset-5:45--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:49-
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--1----1-------------
Temp. °C192019262520181818202121252320191919192019
Feels °C (?)151717262516161615161620221819181820161615
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Hole-in-the-Wall (strong winds from the WSW at SHIP5029 48 km from Hole-in-the-Wall). 2.4m 5s windswell from the SW with a 0.8m 14s groundswell from the SSW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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50.4 km/h
WSW
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20.7
Air / Water (°C)
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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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