
Surf Forecasts:
Glen Eden surf forecast from 28 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 861 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Glen Eden this week:
The surf forecast for Glen Eden over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Glen Eden in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 31st Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Glen Eden over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
311 | 309 | 247 | 367 | 449 | 560 | 520 | 468 | 816 | 687 | 376 | 232 | 130 | 176 | 139 | 90 | 125 | 121 | 81 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:10AM1.52m | 5:27PM1.57m | 5:53AM1.42m | 6:10PM1.41m | 6:44AM1.29m | 7:04PM1.23m | 7:57AM1.18m | 8:27PM1.08m | 9:51AM1.14m | 10:35PM1.04m | 11:36AM1.22m | 00:08AM1.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:02PM0.05m | 11:12AM0.14m | 11:41PM0.16m | 11:56AM0.28m | 00:26AM0.30m | 12:50PM0.44m | 1:25AM0.44m | 2:12PM0.59m | 2:55AM0.54m | 4:25PM0.63m | 4:50AM0.54m | 6:09PM0.53m | |||||||
— | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | |
6:30 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 7 | SW 12 | S 7 | S 6 | E 10 | SW 11 |
311 | 309 | 240 | 184 | 317 | 208 | 187 | 172 | 110 | 486 | 376 | 232 | 130 | 176 | 178 | 89 | 68 | 121 | 137 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 11 | ESE 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ENE 8 | E 10 | SW 12 | E 10 | SW 11 | E 9 |
51 | 388 | 432 | 355 | 125 | 86 | 88 | 55 | 54 | 75 | 88 | 128 | 317 | 81 | 96 | 167 | 125 | 123 | 81 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | SSW 11 | ESE 9 | SW 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 13 | NE 8 | E 10 | SW 11 | SE 7 | SSE 6 |
42 | 28 | 38 | — | — | — | 41 | — | 82 | 31 | 57 | 60 | 40 | 199 | 31 | 90 | 130 | 44 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | SW 4 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 7 | — | — | E 2 | ENE 5 |
— | 48 | 247 | 367 | 449 | 560 | 520 | 468 | 816 | 687 | — | 52 | 61 | — | 139 | — | — | 1 | 37 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 512 | 431 | 271 | 261 | 323 | 43 | 43 | 261 | 0 | 105 | 381 | 213 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 381 | 431 | 0 |
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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 16 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.
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