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Bali Bay (Glen Reef) surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bali Bay (Glen Reef) this week:
The surf forecast for Bali Bay (Glen Reef) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bali Bay (Glen Reef) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 28th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bali Bay (Glen Reef) over the next 12 days.
Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 1123 | 911 | 802 | 518 | 380 | 190 | 106 | 867 | 1246 | 676 | 555 | 407 | 966 | 698 | 342 | 432 | 633 | 918 | 584 | 529 | 785 | 408 | 634 | 1584 | 3364 | 2667 | 2052 | 1594 | 1119 | 843 | 586 | 469 | 392 | 436 | 448 | 610 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:00PM 1.51 | 6:10AM 1.49 | 6:53PM 1.45 | 7:11AM 1.38 | 8:07PM 1.40 | 8:42AM 1.31 | 9:41PM 1.42 | 10:27AM 1.33 | 11:05PM 1.51 | 11:48AM 1.43 | 12:09AM 1.64 | 12:45PM 1.55 | 1:00AM 1.77 | 1:33PM 1.66 | 1:45AM 1.86 | 2:16PM 1.74 | 2:28AM 1.92 | 2:57PM 1.78 | 3:08AM 1.92 | 3:36PM 1.78 | 3:48AM 1.87 | 4:16PM 1.75 | 4:28AM 1.78 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:39AM 0.51 | 11:57PM 0.67 | 12:26PM 0.61 | 12:59AM 0.75 | 1:32PM 0.70 | 2:37AM 0.79 | 3:09PM 0.75 | 4:25AM 0.73 | 4:44PM 0.70 | 5:42AM 0.60 | 5:53PM 0.61 | 6:38AM 0.46 | 6:47PM 0.50 | 7:26AM 0.33 | 7:34PM 0.40 | 8:08AM 0.25 | 8:17PM 0.34 | 8:48AM 0.21 | 8:57PM 0.32 | 9:27AM 0.21 | 9:37PM 0.34 | 10:05AM 0.26 | 10:17PM 0.40 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Bali Bay (Glen Reef) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bali Bay (Glen Reef) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bali Bay (Glen Reef) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bali Bay (Glen Reef) 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 (Bali Bay (Glen Reef)) 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 Bali Bay (Glen Reef) 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.
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