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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 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 4th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 12th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 12th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ebalow over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 239 | 172 | 118 | 112 | 52 | 94 | 275 | 161 | 214 | 242 | 452 | 200 | 66 | 212 | 138 | 302 | 519 | 327 | 133 | 67 | 193 | 1415 | 2948 | 2252 | 1559 | 934 | 1011 | 561 | 477 | 705 | 1043 | 997 | 844 | 1733 | 497 | 424 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | glass | off | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:37AM 1.60 | 2:00PM 1.46 | 2:18AM 1.73 | 2:41PM 1.56 | 2:57AM 1.81 | 3:19PM 1.62 | 3:34AM 1.82 | 3:55PM 1.64 | 4:10AM 1.77 | 4:31PM 1.61 | 4:45AM 1.68 | 5:07PM 1.54 | 5:20AM 1.55 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:57AM 0.19 | 7:59PM 0.15 | 8:36AM 0.07 | 8:39PM 0.07 | 9:13AM -0.00 | 9:17PM 0.02 | 9:48AM -0.02 | 9:55PM 0.03 | 10:23AM 0.01 | 10:32PM 0.09 | 10:57AM 0.09 | 11:08PM 0.18 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 33 | 34 | 25 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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