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Ebalow Surf Forecast
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Ebalow surf Forecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ebalow this week:
The surf forecast for Ebalow over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s 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 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 11th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 11th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 11th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ebalow over the next 12 days.
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 315 | 1906 | 190 | 527 | 789 | 643 | 960 | 572 | 369 | 357 | 498 | 770 | 665 | 218 | 118 | 104 | 195 | 223 | 141 | 145 | 198 | 418 | 733 | 253 | 113 | 147 | 311 | 123 | 147 | 362 | 515 | 250 | 687 | 307 | 256 | 227 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:44PM 1.44 | 5:56AM 1.41 | 6:24PM 1.33 | 6:34AM 1.26 | 7:12PM 1.21 | 7:20AM 1.13 | 8:23PM 1.11 | 8:37AM 1.02 | 10:14PM 1.09 | 10:41AM 0.99 | 11:45PM 1.16 | 12:07PM 1.06 | 12:38AM 1.26 | 12:58PM 1.15 | 1:17AM 1.36 | 1:37PM 1.25 | 1:50AM 1.45 | 2:10PM 1.33 | 2:21AM 1.52 | 2:41PM 1.41 | 2:51AM 1.58 | 3:12PM 1.46 | 3:22AM 1.61 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:31AM 0.19 | 11:46PM 0.31 | 12:07PM 0.31 | 12:26AM 0.45 | 12:48PM 0.43 | 1:15AM 0.59 | 1:42PM 0.55 | 2:32AM 0.70 | 3:05PM 0.62 | 4:38AM 0.72 | 4:51PM 0.62 | 6:10AM 0.64 | 6:05PM 0.56 | 6:59AM 0.53 | 6:53PM 0.48 | 7:35AM 0.42 | 7:30PM 0.40 | 8:06AM 0.32 | 8:04PM 0.32 | 8:36AM 0.23 | 8:37PM 0.26 | 9:05AM 0.17 | 9:09PM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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