Long Beach surf break

Long Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 31 May 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 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, WSW swell with 1,803 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 1st Jun)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 7th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 7th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, near gales from the SE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sun
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
2
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
11
2.5
SW
10
2
S
8
1.9
SW
13
3
SSE
8
3
SE
9
3
SE
9
2.4
SE
10
2
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
11
1.4
SE
11
1.4
SE
12
1.2
WSW
14
1.2
SE
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
604
771
1182
1182
1535
529
1288
1303
1474
1521
1028
788
645
512
514
493
416
451
787
1264
1427
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
WSW
10
WNW
10
W
30
SE
40
SE
45
SE
60
SE
50
SE
50
SE
45
SE
40
SE
15
SE
5
ESE
10
W
15
NNW
30
NNW
40
NNW
10
W
10
WSW
5
SW
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:30AM1.38m
3:59PM1.34m
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
Low Tide
9:28PM0.31m
9:48AM0.21m
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
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cloud
light rain
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
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7:43
7:43
7:43
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:46
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5:45
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
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2
12
Temp °C
18
17
18
17
16
16
15
14
14
14
15
15
15
14
14
15
14
15
14
15
15
16
17
17
16
11
10
6
4
3
4
5
6
10
12
12
13
9
8
6
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
2
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
11
2.5
SW
10
1.5
W
10
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
1.7
SSE
11
1.4
SE
11
1.4
SE
12
1.3
SE
12
1.2
SE
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
Energy kJ
604
771
1182
1182
1535
487
1288
940
772
448
320
237
645
512
514
486
416
451
787
1264
1427
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
7
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.1
NW
11
1.1
SW
10
1
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.9
SW
11
0.6
SW
15
0.9
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1.1
SE
12
0.8
SE
12
0.6
SE
11
0.5
SE
12
Energy kJ
2
17
31
12
5
239
235
82
53
33
18
38
198
188
367
493
414
319
190
82
66
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
11
0.5
SW
15
0.1
SW
16
0.3
W
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.1
NW
15
Energy kJ
6
6
3
5
109
10
19
37
81
82
2
4
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
8
2.2
SSE
7
3
SSE
8
3
SE
9
3
SE
9
2.4
SE
10
2
SSE
10
0.2
NNW
2
0.7
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
4
Energy kJ
529
522
1303
1474
1521
1028
788
1
13
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
4
2
4
3
4
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
9
9
25
428
39
202
411
258
202
161
0
0
9
9
32
186
6
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
6
2
5
4
5
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
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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