Glen Eden surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 14 Dec 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
17.5° C
(Which is 5.1°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 Sunday (Dec 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 14th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 14th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 21st Dec)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
0
0
2
3
4
3
2
3
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSW
1.5
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
S
2.3
S
2
S
1.7
S
1.3
S
1
S
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)1357888888998121313121212111114
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)998123319361299299211270414257180101202925862323155611327924032311223
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
25
ENE
15
NNE
15
SE
5
SE
10
WSW
15
SE
5
NE
10
NW
40
SSW
35
SW
20
WSW
15
S
10
SSE
10
NW
15
ESE
15
E
5
WNW
15
SE
20
E
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossonglasscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
offononglasscross-
on
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:02PM
1.22
12:40AM
1.07
12:56PM
1.26
1:30AM
1.15
1:39PM
1.32
2:11AM
1.22
2:18PM
1.37
2:46AM
1.29
2:53PM
1.42
3:20AM
1.35
3:26PM
1.46
3:52AM
1.40
3:59PM
1.49
4:24AM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:36PM
0.53
6:28AM
0.55
7:23PM
0.45
7:21AM
0.49
8:02PM
0.38
8:03AM
0.43
8:36PM
0.31
8:41AM
0.37
9:09PM
0.25
9:16AM
0.32
9:41PM
0.20
9:49AM
0.28
10:13PM
0.17
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunrise4:52--4:52--4:52--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:54--
Sunset-7:09--7:10--7:12--7:12--7:13--7:13--7:14-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------45-----------1
Temp. °C242421282824292423242319222119232320232221
Feels °C (?)212019282928302725191614181819212020232120
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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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