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Long Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 19 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
19.5° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 22nd Jan)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 22nd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 23rd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Tue afternoon, moderate winds from the SSW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
2
3
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSW
1.4
SW
2.4
SE
3
SE
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
2.3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SW
2.2
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)1110771312121213151414131313121212111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8144084767807916945516678162299359533993399250720172071172212561172558599
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
45
SE
40
SE
55
SE
40
ESE
35
SE
45
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
20
S
25
S
20
SSE
20
S
20
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffoffoffoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:51PM
1.45
4:18AM
1.50
4:23PM
1.45
4:49AM
1.53
4:56PM
1.44
5:21AM
1.54
5:31PM
1.40
5:55AM
1.52
6:09PM
1.33
6:33AM
1.47
6:53PM
1.25
7:18AM
1.40
7:48PM
1.15
8:15AM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:04PM
0.10
10:24AM
0.21
10:33PM
0.09
10:57AM
0.19
11:04PM
0.10
11:31AM
0.19
11:36PM
0.14
12:09PM
0.22
12:11AM
0.21
12:51PM
0.27
12:52AM
0.30
1:42PM
0.34
1:43AM
0.41
Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01
Sunset7:59--7:59--7:59--7:58--7:58--7:57--7:57--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191921212121202019201918191819202021212021
Feels °C (?)141314131216141416181614151417171819181820
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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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