Long Beach surf break

Long Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 02 Jan 2026 SAST
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Long Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Long Beach sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is 3.1°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Long Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 12 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 04) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 2nd Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 6th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 7th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, strong winds from the SE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
3
2
3
4
5
3
4
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1
WSW
1.6
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.5
SW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.6
WSW
2.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
5
SSW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
Period(s) (?)121816141413121212111112111111141615141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)31965913051748131473439738446455346646449958415495296110237444414527871738
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
25
SSW
30
SSE
35
SSE
45
SSE
45
SE
40
SSE
45
SSE
30
SSE
15
S
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
20
S
20
S
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:29PM
1.54
3:04AM
1.50
3:17PM
1.56
3:49AM
1.56
4:03PM
1.55
4:33AM
1.58
4:46PM
1.50
5:15AM
1.56
5:28PM
1.42
5:56AM
1.51
6:10PM
1.31
6:36AM
1.44
6:52PM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:21AM
0.21
8:52PM
0.04
9:12AM
0.14
9:37PM
0.01
9:59AM
0.11
10:19PM
0.02
10:45AM
0.12
10:59PM
0.06
11:29AM
0.17
11:38PM
0.13
12:12PM
0.24
12:15AM
0.23
12:56PM
0.33
12:53AM
0.34
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise5:39--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--
Sunset-8:00--8:00--8:00--8:01--8:01--8:01--8:01-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212221212019202020202121202121191918192019
Feels °C (?)222220171413141314171920181822161413151615
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Information about the Long Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Long Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Long Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Long Beach 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 (Long Beach) 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach, 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 Robben Island which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Bellville, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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