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Glencairn Surf Forecast
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Glencairn surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 06 Jun 2025 SAST
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 Saturday (Jun 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Glencairn in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jun 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 7th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 7th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 8th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Glencairn over the next 12 days.
Fri 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wed 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 118 | 539 | 1020 | 1808 | 1235 | 1875 | 1785 | 2394 | 1164 | 850 | 392 | 221 | 211 | 109 | 116 | 130 | 124 | 134 | 304 | 369 | 335 | 330 | 301 | 247 | 409 | 1150 | 1527 | 1482 | 1796 | 1948 | 1810 | 1775 | 1197 | 1953 | 1362 | 1077 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:30AM 1.27 | 1:08PM 1.17 | 1:10AM 1.30 | 1:46PM 1.23 | 1:48AM 1.34 | 2:21PM 1.28 | 2:25AM 1.37 | 2:56PM 1.32 | 3:01AM 1.38 | 3:32PM 1.34 | 3:36AM 1.39 | 4:08PM 1.35 | 4:12AM 1.37 | 4:45PM 1.35 | 4:50AM 1.35 | 5:24PM 1.35 | 5:30AM 1.31 | 6:06PM 1.34 | 6:15AM 1.26 | 6:53PM 1.34 | 7:07AM 1.20 | 7:46PM 1.33 | 8:10AM 1.15 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:23PM 0.49 | 7:03AM 0.35 | 7:06PM 0.45 | 7:39AM 0.30 | 7:45PM 0.41 | 8:13AM 0.25 | 8:22PM 0.37 | 8:47AM 0.22 | 8:58PM 0.34 | 9:21AM 0.20 | 9:33PM 0.32 | 9:55AM 0.20 | 10:09PM 0.32 | 10:30AM 0.20 | 10:47PM 0.34 | 11:06AM 0.22 | 11:28PM 0.36 | 11:44AM 0.25 | 12:14AM 0.38 | 12:26PM 0.29 | 1:06AM 0.40 | 1:15PM 0.34 | 2:07AM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Fri 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wed 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 |
| Sunset | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 7 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 | 2 | - | 2 | 11 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, near gales from the NW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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