Glencairn surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,952 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with SSW swell.
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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Glencairn in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Glencairn over the next 16 days.
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