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Glencairn surf break

Glencairn surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 06 Feb 2026 SAST
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Today's Glencairn sea temperature is
20.9° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Glencairn this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Glencairn in the next 12 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 07) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 13th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, strong winds from the SE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue night).

Fri
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SSW
1.7
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.4
SE
2.2
SSE
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.3
SSE
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
Period(s) (?)11111110101067779106111010813131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)123140187157148240213251183475136120128126856321512691147760833
Wind
(km/h)
30
S
20
SSE
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSE
35
SE
45
SE
40
SE
35
SE
45
SSE
35
SE
25
SE
35
SSE
10
SE
25
SSW
25
S
40
SSE
35
SE
45
SSE
35
SSE
35
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:09PM
1.29
6:26AM
1.39
6:42PM
1.18
6:59AM
1.27
7:19PM
1.07
7:38AM
1.14
8:12PM
0.96
8:39AM
1.03
10:00PM
0.90
10:38AM
0.98
12:15AM
0.95
12:22PM
1.04
1:16AM
1.06
1:17PM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:09AM
0.28
12:43PM
0.35
12:38AM
0.40
1:18PM
0.45
1:11AM
0.52
2:04PM
0.56
1:58AM
0.63
3:30PM
0.64
3:52AM
0.72
5:54PM
0.62
6:21AM
0.67
7:05PM
0.51
7:21AM
0.56
Fri
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Sunrise--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18
Sunset7:47--7:46--7:45--7:45--7:44--7:43--7:42--
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------------------1
Temp. °C212020202020212021222123242321212019202020
Feels °C (?)181720182015151317171621212022201814151717
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Glencairn, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 26 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 34 km (21 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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