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Glen Beach surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 28 Mar 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 15.2°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.9 °C max: 20.4 °C min: 17.8 °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 15.2°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.9 °C max: 20.4 °C min: 17.8 °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 Thursday (Mar 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 28th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 1st Apr)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 1st Apr)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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

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Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SW
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
WSW
1.2
SW
1.7
WSW
3
WSW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
1
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
2.2
S
2.5
S
3.5
S
2.5
SSW
3
S
Period(s) (?)1413131212111111101111121211101014131312121413121212111111131278131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)9921643117389959343728323318536077725024546307419091249407892865718528984984976899427326263191235443421982462019172502
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
5
SSE
10
S
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
5
SW
5
SW
20
S
20
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
5
W
15
NNW
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
10
ESE
0
WNW
5
W
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
5
N
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
onglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscrosscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:02PM
1.64
5:10AM
1.71
5:32PM
1.57
5:40AM
1.63
6:07PM
1.49
6:18AM
1.53
6:53PM
1.40
7:10AM
1.41
8:05PM
1.32
8:40AM
1.31
10:01PM
1.31
10:48AM
1.31
11:41PM
1.43
12:16PM
1.44
12:43AM
1.60
1:12PM
1.59
1:30AM
1.77
1:57PM
1.73
2:13AM
1.91
2:39PM
1.83
2:53AM
2.00
3:18PM
1.88
3:32AM
2.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:57PM
0.50
11:21AM
0.46
11:25PM
0.57
11:54AM
0.54
12:00AM
0.66
12:34PM
0.64
12:49AM
0.76
1:36PM
0.74
2:18AM
0.86
3:26PM
0.81
4:40AM
0.83
5:19PM
0.75
6:09AM
0.68
6:28PM
0.62
7:06AM
0.51
7:19PM
0.47
7:51AM
0.34
8:02PM
0.35
8:32AM
0.22
8:42PM
0.26
9:11AM
0.15
9:21PM
0.23
9:50AM
0.15
Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03
Sunset6:45--6:44--6:43--6:42--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:34--6:32--6:30--
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Rain (mm)
-------------1----------------------
Temp. °C191719212022262518191918181818191720242218201819201719231924252118191818
Feels °C (?)161217181722252516181814131618171418212116181817171416201625242217191917

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun 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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