Long Beach surf break

Long Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 01 Jun 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
16.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Long Beach surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 3,177 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with WSW 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 1st Jun)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 8th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 8th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, near gales from the SE by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Mon
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
2
2
0
0
2
3
2
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
2.2
SSE
8
1.9
SW
13
3
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
3
SE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.2
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.6
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.3
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
2
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
13
2.2
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
3
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1182
634
599
1288
1030
1003
1509
1230
1070
799
683
580
553
610
579
940
1543
1850
1708
905
2596
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
30
SE
45
SE
45
SE
50
SE
55
SE
50
SE
40
SE
40
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
10
SSE
5
E
5
WNW
20
NW
20
N
10
NE
5
ESE
10
NNW
30
N
35
NNW
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
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:04AM1.35m
4:34PM1.32m
4:39AM1.31m
5:10PM1.30m
5:14AM1.26m
5:49PM1.27m
5:53AM1.21m
6:31PM1.24m
6:37AM1.15m
7:19PM1.23m
7:31AM1.10m
8:14PM1.23m
8:38AM1.08m
Low Tide
10:02PM0.33m
10:21AM0.23m
10:37PM0.36m
10:55AM0.26m
11:13PM0.40m
11:29AM0.30m
11:53PM0.44m
12:06PM0.35m
00:38AM0.48m
12:48PM0.39m
1:32AM0.50m
1:38PM0.43m
2:36AM0.50m
2:39PM0.47m
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7:43
7:43
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:46
7:47
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5:45
5:45
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:43
2
Temp °C
17
16
16
16
15
15
14
15
15
15
15
15
14
14
15
15
14
15
16
15
17
16
13
9
8
6
6
4
6
6
7
12
13
10
12
12
11
11
14
15
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
10
1.9
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
1.8
SE
11
1.6
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.3
SE
12
1.4
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
2
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
13
2.2
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
3
WSW
13
Energy kJ
1182
634
370
1288
1026
772
448
320
237
799
683
580
528
610
579
940
1543
1850
1708
905
2596
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.9
SW
11
0.7
SW
16
1
SW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
SE
12
1.1
SE
12
0.8
SE
11
0.6
SE
11
0.6
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SE
12
Energy kJ
12
268
185
191
86
53
33
18
19
169
248
412
553
409
314
155
77
80
43
9
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.5
SW
15
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
SW
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.4
SW
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
NW
15
0.4
SE
11
0.1
NW
13
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
NW
13
Energy kJ
5
5
107
10
21
69
77
82
11
57
4
8
33
7
12
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSE
6
2.2
SSE
8
2.1
SSE
7
3
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
3
SE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.2
SE
11
1.5
W
6
Energy kJ
141
599
443
1030
1003
1509
1230
1070
170
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
3
1
4
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
3
4
2
4
Distance (km)
0
6
79
39
202
1104
161
200
161
1
0
0
1
9
9
11
1
0
1
32
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
3
4
4
4
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
1
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
7
8
9
8
9
7
8
9
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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.

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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