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Long Beach Surf Forecast
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Long Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 SAST
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 Wednesday (Apr 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 03) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 1st May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach over the next 12 days.
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 917 | 1808 | 4061 | 3572 | 2401 | 1896 | 1933 | 1331 | 1086 | 878 | 683 | 457 | 478 | 999 | 943 | 862 | 835 | 663 | 307 | 766 | 736 | 639 | 1366 | 2989 | 2671 | 1913 | 1752 | 1226 | 618 | 339 | 271 | 367 | 309 | 305 | 1130 | 1236 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:11PM 1.45 | 5:26AM 1.45 | 5:59PM 1.34 | 6:17AM 1.29 | 6:57PM 1.23 | 7:21AM 1.13 | 8:13PM 1.14 | 8:49AM 1.03 | 9:47PM 1.12 | 10:30AM 1.01 | 11:08PM 1.17 | 11:44AM 1.07 | 12:03AM 1.24 | 12:34PM 1.14 | 12:43AM 1.31 | 1:12PM 1.21 | 1:17AM 1.37 | 1:44PM 1.27 | 1:47AM 1.41 | 2:14PM 1.33 | 2:17AM 1.44 | 2:44PM 1.36 | 2:47AM 1.46 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:16PM 0.20 | 11:45AM 0.19 | 12:08AM 0.33 | 12:37PM 0.34 | 1:12AM 0.46 | 1:42PM 0.46 | 2:43AM 0.55 | 3:10PM 0.54 | 4:28AM 0.55 | 4:41PM 0.53 | 5:45AM 0.49 | 5:47PM 0.49 | 6:34AM 0.40 | 6:34PM 0.43 | 7:11AM 0.32 | 7:11PM 0.38 | 7:42AM 0.26 | 7:43PM 0.34 | 8:10AM 0.20 | 8:14PM 0.30 | 8:38AM 0.17 | 8:44PM 0.28 | 9:06AM 0.15 | |||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 |
| Sunset | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, light winds from the ESE by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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