Hole-in-the-Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.05° S 29.10° E

Hole-in-the-Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hole-in-the-Wall sea temperature is
20.3°C
0.1° 

Hole-in-the-Wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hole-in-the-Wall surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,787 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with ENE swell.

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 Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 31st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 2nd Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 4th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
1.1
E
10
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
4
S
10
2.5
SE
9
2.5
SSE
9
1.7
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
474
232
283
288
217
173
231
254
238
501
537
805
459
224
164
2787
1024
1060
392
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
20
SSW
20
S
5
SW
5
SSW
5
ENE
10
NNW
5
ESE
10
SSW
20
SW
10
S
10
E
20
NNE
10
SSW
35
SSW
15
SSE
30
SE
25
ESE
20
E
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:44AM1.67m
5:02PM1.78m
5:12AM1.64m
5:31PM1.75m
5:42AM1.57m
6:02PM1.67m
6:14AM1.46m
6:36PM1.54m
6:50AM1.33m
7:17PM1.37m
7:37AM1.16m
8:19PM1.19m
Low Tide
10:42PM0.05m
10:47AM-0.03m
11:10PM0.05m
11:15AM0.00m
11:41PM0.09m
11:45AM0.07m
00:13AM0.18m
12:18PM0.19m
00:50AM0.31m
12:55PM0.33m
1:36AM0.46m
1:46PM0.51m
2:54AM0.62m
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5:44
5:45
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19
8
6
Temp °C
24
20
18
17
16
17
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21
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20
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18
Feels °C
23
17
14
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21
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17
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17
22
15
19
14
15
15
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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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