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Glen Beach Surf Forecast
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Glen Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 03 May 2025 SAST
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 Saturday (May 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Glen Beach in the next 12 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 3rd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 6th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 9th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Glen Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 724 | 407 | 405 | 640 | 722 | 848 | 828 | 504 | 647 | 1565 | 1575 | 1281 | 1452 | 1154 | 1201 | 1033 | 1512 | 1279 | 820 | 683 | 555 | 246 | 1562 | 6451 | 4651 | 4514 | 4144 | 2904 | 1978 | 1685 | 1340 | 1162 | 1092 | 753 | 1074 | 1689 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:14PM 1.41 | 8:49AM 1.26 | 9:46PM 1.38 | 10:35AM 1.25 | 11:11PM 1.42 | 11:54AM 1.30 | 12:10AM 1.49 | 12:44PM 1.38 | 12:52AM 1.56 | 1:21PM 1.45 | 1:27AM 1.61 | 1:54PM 1.51 | 1:58AM 1.65 | 2:23PM 1.56 | 2:27AM 1.68 | 2:52PM 1.60 | 2:55AM 1.69 | 3:22PM 1.61 | 3:23AM 1.68 | 3:51PM 1.61 | 3:51AM 1.66 | 4:21PM 1.59 | 4:21AM 1.62 | 4:54PM 1.56 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:55AM 0.80 | 3:16PM 0.78 | 4:39AM 0.78 | 4:48PM 0.78 | 5:53AM 0.71 | 5:53PM 0.73 | 6:42AM 0.63 | 6:40PM 0.67 | 7:18AM 0.56 | 7:17PM 0.62 | 7:48AM 0.50 | 7:48PM 0.57 | 8:15AM 0.45 | 8:18PM 0.54 | 8:42AM 0.41 | 8:46PM 0.52 | 9:09AM 0.39 | 9:14PM 0.52 | 9:36AM 0.39 | 9:44PM 0.54 | 10:05AM 0.41 | 10:14PM 0.57 | 10:35AM 0.44 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thu 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 |
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| Temp. °C | 17 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). 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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