Surf Forecasts:
Long Beach surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,662 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3530 | 3406 | 2322 | 1553 | 1080 | 1092 | 531 | 913 | 401 | 355 | 545 | 919 | 690 | 700 | 1438 | 1875 | 846 | 496 | 561 | 456 | 270 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | 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-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:56PM1.40m | 2:07AM1.56m | 2:45PM1.47m | 2:58AM1.59m | 3:34PM1.52m | 3:49AM1.58m | 4:23PM1.54m | 4:38AM1.52m | 5:11PM1.53m | 5:28AM1.44m | 6:01PM1.49m | 6:19AM1.33m | 6:52PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:57PM0.22m | 8:33AM0.03m | 8:49PM0.16m | 9:21AM0.01m | 9:41PM0.13m | 10:09AM0.02m | 10:32PM0.13m | 10:56AM0.06m | 11:24PM0.17m | 11:42AM0.13m | 00:18AM0.24m | 12:30PM0.22m | 1:14AM0.31m | ||||||||
7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 |
3530 | 3406 | 2322 | 1553 | 1080 | 1092 | 413 | 913 | 401 | 115 | 545 | 919 | 690 | 700 | 1438 | 1875 | 846 | 496 | 561 | 456 | 270 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 16 | NW 6 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 11 |
277 | 190 | 92 | 57 | 6 | 6 | 531 | 43 | 63 | 137 | — | — | 57 | 79 | 181 | 2 | 203 | 304 | 15 | 57 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 11 | E 12 | W 12 | WSW 14 | E 10 | SW 13 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | NW 7 | S 21 | — | SSW 19 | SW 18 |
— | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 2 | 9 | — | 36 | 111 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | N 3 | — | SE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
— | — | — | — | 35 | — | 1 | — | 85 | 355 | 522 | 479 | 308 | 374 | 216 | 182 | 224 | 307 | 248 | 347 | 169 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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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.










