Glencairn surf break

Glencairn surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 SAST
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Today's Glencairn sea temperature is
14.6° C
(Which is 4.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Glencairn this week:

The surf forecast for Glencairn over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Glencairn in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 25th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 28th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 1st Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Glencairn over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.1
SW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)1111101010998111113131312991114101514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19313525033324011299157551725859529326144106875857124266463
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
SW
5
SE
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
W
10
S
10
S
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
glassoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:34PM
1.06
9:21AM
1.07
10:41PM
1.06
11:23AM
1.09
12:11AM
1.19
12:38PM
1.19
1:05AM
1.33
1:27PM
1.30
1:45AM
1.45
2:05PM
1.39
2:19AM
1.55
2:38PM
1.45
2:49AM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:06PM
0.48
2:51AM
0.58
4:06PM
0.54
5:12AM
0.56
5:51PM
0.47
6:35AM
0.43
6:52PM
0.36
7:25AM
0.30
7:35PM
0.25
8:04AM
0.18
8:10PM
0.17
8:37AM
0.10
8:42PM
0.13
9:08AM
0.05
Wed
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58
Sunset6:51--6:50--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:44--6:43--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201919201920211919191918181817181718191818
Feels °C (?)181819201919181717161817161616161416161415
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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 16 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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