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Bali Bay (Glen Reef) surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 02 Jul 2025 SAST
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 Wednesday (Jul 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bali Bay (Glen Reef) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 2nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 9th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bali Bay (Glen Reef) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 2919 | 2494 | 2428 | 4202 | 2559 | 2429 | 1593 | 1760 | 3733 | 5158 | 4956 | 5944 | 5431 | 4768 | 3663 | 3854 | 3747 | 2888 | 2051 | 1466 | 1940 | 5400 | 5078 | 3169 | 2444 | 2241 | 3588 | 8647 | 8119 | 4832 | 3201 | 2607 | 1251 | 1162 | 1188 | 1324 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- off | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:17AM 1.28 | 8:48PM 1.43 | 9:20AM 1.23 | 9:48PM 1.39 | 10:33AM 1.22 | 10:53PM 1.37 | 11:46AM 1.24 | 11:54PM 1.39 | 12:46PM 1.30 | 12:47AM 1.42 | 1:34PM 1.37 | 1:32AM 1.47 | 2:15PM 1.45 | 2:13AM 1.52 | 2:51PM 1.52 | 2:51AM 1.57 | 3:26PM 1.59 | 3:28AM 1.61 | 3:59PM 1.65 | 4:05AM 1.63 | 4:34PM 1.69 | 4:43AM 1.63 | 5:10PM 1.72 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:17PM 0.71 | 3:25AM 0.73 | 3:17PM 0.76 | 4:30AM 0.74 | 4:25PM 0.80 | 5:33AM 0.71 | 5:34PM 0.80 | 6:28AM 0.66 | 6:33PM 0.77 | 7:14AM 0.60 | 7:24PM 0.72 | 7:55AM 0.53 | 8:08PM 0.66 | 8:32AM 0.47 | 8:47PM 0.60 | 9:07AM 0.42 | 9:25PM 0.54 | 9:41AM 0.38 | 10:03PM 0.49 | 10:16AM 0.36 | 10:41PM 0.46 | 10:51AM 0.36 | 11:20PM 0.44 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | 6 | 11 | 4 | 5 | - | 1 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, calm by Sat 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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