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Glen Eden Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape – Wild Coast (51 surf breaks) /
Glen Eden surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 31 Jul 2025 SAST
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 Friday (Aug 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 31) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 1st Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Glen Eden over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 341 | 188 | 125 | 32 | 5412 | 4181 | 482 | 405 | 569 | 514 | 548 | 1011 | 482 | 1075 | 287 | 218 | 186 | 91 | 94 | 73 | 1297 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:38PM 1.30 | 7:44AM 1.11 | 8:17PM 1.19 | 8:31AM 1.01 | 9:18PM 1.09 | 10:13AM 0.92 | 11:20PM 1.04 | 12:43PM 0.96 | 1:03AM 1.11 | 1:52PM 1.08 | 1:58AM 1.23 | 2:33PM 1.22 | 2:38AM 1.36 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:15PM 0.37 | 1:52AM 0.50 | 1:49PM 0.49 | 2:39AM 0.60 | 2:37PM 0.61 | 4:01AM 0.67 | 4:10PM 0.70 | 6:15AM 0.65 | 6:28PM 0.68 | 7:36AM 0.55 | 7:43PM 0.57 | 8:21AM 0.41 | 8:28PM 0.45 | ||||||||
Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 16 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Cross-off wind 34 km from Glen Eden has swung offshore (moderate winds from the W at East London Airport). 1.2m 9s swell from the ENE with a 0.3m 11s groundswell from the SSE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
34 km away, 1 h 54 min ago
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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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