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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 (Dec 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 11th Dec) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 13th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 13th Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the NNW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tue 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | SW | SW | SE | SE | SW | SSW | SW | SW | WSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | WSW | |
| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 708 | 513 | 505 | 306 | 225 | 226 | 380 | 1524 | 2106 | 6945 | 4788 | 3987 | 2646 | 1839 | 1617 | 1326 | 1034 | 1317 | 2023 | 1768 | 2955 | ||
Wind (km/h) | SE | SE | SE | ESE | WSW | SW | NNW | NNW | WSW | SW | WSW | WSW | SSE | WSW | SW | S | S | S | SSE | S | SSW | |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:14AM 1.33 | 7:36PM 1.12 | 8:15AM 1.26 | 8:46PM 1.04 | 9:21AM 1.21 | 10:05PM 1.01 | 10:28AM 1.20 | 11:18PM 1.03 | 11:27AM 1.20 | 12:15AM 1.08 | 12:18PM 1.23 | 1:01AM 1.15 | 1:01PM 1.27 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:48AM 0.32 | 1:39PM 0.42 | 1:43AM 0.42 | 2:50PM 0.48 | 2:47AM 0.50 | 4:06PM 0.50 | 4:00AM 0.55 | 5:14PM 0.47 | 5:12AM 0.56 | 6:09PM 0.43 | 6:11AM 0.53 | 6:53PM 0.37 | 6:59AM 0.48 | 7:32PM 0.32 | ||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tue 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:53 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | |

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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.

