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Glen Beach surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 26 Apr 2024 SAST
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Glen Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Glen Beach sea temperature is 13.4°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.7 °C max: 19.1 °C min: 16.2 °C)
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Glen Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Glen Beach sea temperature is 13.4°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.7 °C max: 19.1 °C min: 16.2 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Glen Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Glen Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Glen Beach in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 26th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 26th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Glen Beach over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
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Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.7
SW
1.3
W
2.2
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.5
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
2.4
NW
3
W
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)151615141514141413138111112121111109101010121014101018151413137121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)132520351547115511239117265183801632341205164516711121705551356193294328225177116102145134252123813511042852531239817791351
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
10
SE
10
SE
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
20
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
15
N
15
N
5
W
10
SE
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
NNE
10
WSW
10
SW
5
WNW
5
WNW
5
SW
10
SSE
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
E
10
S
15
SSW
10
SE
5
S
10
S
5
SSE
5
NW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrossoffcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:48AM
1.68
5:18PM
1.58
5:25AM
1.60
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:37PM
0.52
11:02AM
0.43
11:13PM
0.59
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
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise-7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26-
Sunset--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:59--5:58
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192027231918161618161717151718182124252121191718171921171720161820171718
Feels °C (?)161825211615151316141515141517172023241920191818161818151618151719161618

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Glen Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Glen Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Glen Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Glen Beach 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 (Glen Beach) 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 Glen Beach 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Glen Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 16 km (10 miles) away, Bellville, Atlantis and Kayamnandi.

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