Long Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.33° E

Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Beach sea temperature is
14.3°C
1.7° 

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 2 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 8,820 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 Sunday (Oct 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 4th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 8th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 6th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sat night, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue night).

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WSW
10
1.4
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1.3
SW
12
1.8
SW
13
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13
1.6
SW
12
1.8
SW
14
1.9
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13
2.5
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16
4.5
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16
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15
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SW
15
3.5
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13
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SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
637
455
439
273
433
1116
1306
730
1249
1255
3648
8820
6925
6395
6303
5453
4132
2693
2870
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
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ESE
5
SSE
15
SSW
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SSE
10
W
15
SW
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W
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SSE
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SSE
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S
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WSW
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WNW
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NNW
Wind State
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High Tide
7:55AM1.10m
8:35PM1.09m
9:52AM1.08m
10:36PM1.09m
11:29AM1.18m
00:00AM1.18m
12:29PM1.33m
00:54AM1.29m
1:13PM1.46m
1:37AM1.39m
1:51PM1.56m
2:13AM1.46m
Low Tide
1:29AM0.44m
2:08PM0.55m
3:14AM0.52m
4:21PM0.56m
5:05AM0.48m
5:55PM0.44m
6:14AM0.37m
6:52PM0.30m
7:02AM0.26m
7:35PM0.17m
7:42AM0.18m
8:11PM0.08m
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Feels °C
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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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