Glencairn Surf Forecast

/ Cape Town (69 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (34.16° S 18.43° E)

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Glencairn surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 04 Nov 2025 SAST

Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent

Today's Glencairn sea temperature is 16.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Glencairn this week:

The surf forecast for Glencairn over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Glencairn in the next 12 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	2AM (Mon 10th Nov)	3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf	2AM (Mon 10th Nov)	3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful	8PM (Tue 11th Nov)	4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri morning).										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).
		Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tue 11
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	2	1	2	1	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SW	SE	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	11	11	11	7	7	7	8	8	8	7	16	7	14	13	13	15	13	12	11	16	15
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	461	233	241	374	393	522	403	326	435	246	122	335	285	295	286	509	336	248	147	402	566
Wind (km/h)	SE	SE	SSE	SE	ESE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	ENE	W	W	N	NW	W
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	on	on	on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	on	glass	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off
High Tide / height (m)	2:36AM 1.57		2:47PM 1.74	3:18AM 1.59		3:30PM 1.71	4:00AM 1.56		4:14PM 1.63	4:45AM 1.50		5:00PM 1.50		5:34AM 1.40	5:52PM 1.35		6:30AM 1.29	6:53PM 1.19		7:41AM 1.20
Low Tide / height (m)	8:28PM -0.08	8:37AM 0.05		9:08PM -0.11	9:20AM 0.04		9:50PM -0.07	10:04AM 0.08		10:34PM 0.01	10:51AM 0.16		11:19PM 0.13	11:43AM 0.28		12:10AM 0.27	12:45PM 0.40		1:12AM 0.40		2:08PM 0.50

		Wednesday 05			Thursday 06			Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tue 11
Sunrise	-	5:41	-	-	5:41	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-
Sunset	-	-	7:16	-	-	7:17	-	-	7:19	-	-	7:20	-	-	7:21	-	-	7:22	-	-	7:22

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	17	18	18	19	20	22	19	22	24	22	22	20	21	23	23	22	20	21	18	19	20
Feels °C (?)	12	12	11	11	13	12	9	19	19	17	20	15	16	21	21	21	20	20	19	18	18

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Information about the Glencairn Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Glencairn provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Glencairn can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Glencairn 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 (Glencairn) 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 Glencairn 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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