Long Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.33° E

Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Beach sea temperature is
14.2° C
1.3° 

Long Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Long Beach surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,502 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Long Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk surf. The next couple weeks are a mixed bag, but we’ve got a couple of real windows to hunt.

Starting off, the water is running about 58°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so a spring suit is probably a good call.

Saturday afternoon is the big one. We’ve got a solid 13ft of SW swell rolling through with a long 14-second interval. The energy is pumping, reading 6120, and the wind is light and offshore from the south, cleaning it right up. This is a standout for the experienced surfer, for sure. A bit gnarly for the beginners, but if you're comfortable in bigger surf, this is your session.

Sunday rolls in and the swell is still up around 12ft, but the wind picks up to a strong 25 mph from the SSE. The morning is a cross-off, which is okay, but the afternoon gets that strong offshore flow which makes it a real battle to get out the back. Not the cleanest day.

Monday and Tuesday see the swell back off to the 6ft range. The wind is still strong from the SE, but it's cross-off, so the faces are clean. It's surfable, but the quality is nothing special. Tuesday afternoon could be a bit better with lighter winds, but the swell is down to around 4ft.

The next thing that catches my eye is Wednesday the 12th. The swell bumps back up to 7ft, but the period is a very long 18 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. Watch out, that long period can make the banks a bit shifty, but there’s plenty of push. Wednesday afternoon looks clean with light winds, making it a good option for someone who knows the break. The next morning is bigger at 8ft, but the onshore wind chops it up.

Then there's a real lull from Friday the 14th through the 16th. Swell drops to the 5ft range and wind goes all over the place, mostly cross-onshore. It'll be a bit messy. Not a great stretch.

The next real highlight is Monday the 17th. Swell is back up to a solid 8-10ft and the afternoon session has that light cross-off breeze, making for clean, powerful waves. This is for the experienced crew again. That’s a strong pulse of energy and it’ll have a lot of push. This is looking like the second standout of the window, though it's a bit further out, so we’ll see how it fills in.

After that, things fade fast. The swell drops from around 6ft down to 3ft by the following Wednesday. It’s clean but weak, and the wind starts to blow again. The last week of the forecast is pretty quiet. Small surf and the wind isn’t your friend, especially around the 21st and 22nd. There’s a tiny pulse for the afternoon of the 23rd, but it’s nothing to write home about.

So, the bottom line: Saturday the 8th is the clear winner – biggest, cleanest, and most powerful. Monday the 17th afternoon is the other one to keep an eye on. Everything else is just filling in the gaps.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
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SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
11
2.5
SSW
11
1.8
SSW
10
2.4
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.4
SW
21
1.9
SW
18
2
SW
18
2.1
SW
16
2.5
SW
18
2.2
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6120
4020
3622
3671
2056
1546
640
1989
919
483
1780
2247
2402
2173
3999
2535
1368
1145
947
1161
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
S
40
SSE
40
SSE
30
SSE
40
SE
45
SE
30
ESE
25
ESE
15
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15
E
10
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10
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15
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20
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20
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20
NNE
15
N
20
NW
20
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High Tide
11:55PM1.25m
12:49PM1.22m
1:05AM1.35m
1:45PM1.37m
2:00AM1.45m
2:32PM1.51m
2:47AM1.53m
3:14PM1.62m
3:29AM1.56m
3:53PM1.68m
4:09AM1.56m
4:29PM1.69m
4:46AM1.51m
Low Tide
5:36PM0.51m
6:33AM0.34m
6:57PM0.39m
7:32AM0.21m
7:55PM0.25m
8:20AM0.10m
8:44PM0.13m
9:02AM0.02m
9:27PM0.05m
9:40AM-0.01m
10:08PM0.02m
10:16AM-0.00m
10:46PM0.04m
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7:26
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10
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13
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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 16 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.

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