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Glen Eden surf break

Glen Eden surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 14 Sep 2025 SAST
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Glen Eden surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Glen Eden sea temperature is
17.2° C
 (Which is 2.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Glen Eden this week:

The surf forecast for Glen Eden over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Glen Eden in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 15th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 17th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 17th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
1
4
0
0
0
4
4
4
2
2
4
3
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
2
SSW
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.2
ENE
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
S
2.1
S
1.7
S
1.8
S
1.7
S
1.5
S
1.2
SSE
1.1
SSE
Period(s) (?)1413131289101313131212131312131313131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15569727991154333593502354228841817150519971556129992811551018787447361
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
10
NNW
20
SSW
10
W
35
SW
40
SW
25
W
20
SW
15
S
10
WNW
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
W
15
SE
25
E
35
NE
35
NE
30
ENE
25
WSW
10
SSW
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffcrosscrosscross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:12PM
1.13
9:17AM
0.98
10:48PM
1.01
12:24PM
1.04
12:56AM
1.11
1:33PM
1.21
1:49AM
1.25
2:13PM
1.38
2:25AM
1.37
2:45PM
1.52
2:56AM
1.47
3:13PM
1.62
3:23AM
1.54
3:39PM
1.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:44AM
0.62
3:38PM
0.69
5:46AM
0.65
6:46PM
0.62
7:18AM
0.50
7:48PM
0.47
8:01AM
0.35
8:26PM
0.33
8:33AM
0.23
8:56PM
0.21
9:00AM
0.13
9:23PM
0.13
9:26AM
0.07
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
Sunrise-6:07--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:00--5:58-
Sunset--5:58--5:59--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
Rain (mm)
--------------14-----
Temp. °C183033192221151819161819161818182123212121
Feels °C (?)16273117141381314151414131614131619221919
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape - Wild Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Glen Eden (moderate winds from the NE.(Wind varies from 010 to 070 degs) at East London Airport 34 km from Glen Eden). 2.4m 14s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.7m 10s swell from the E. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

    2 hours 21 minutes ago Glen Eden
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34 km away, 2 h 21 min ago

20 km/h
NE
0.0
17.2
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the Glen Eden Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Glen Eden provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Glen Eden can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Glen Eden 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 Eden) 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 Eden 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 Eastern Cape - Wild Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Glen Eden, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, consider staying in East London which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape - Wild Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Butterworth which is 56 km (35 miles) away, Stutterheim and Bisho.

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