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Long Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 12 Jan 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
18.9° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (Jan 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Sunday (Jan 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 (Jan 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 12th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the S by Sat morning).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
1
2
1
0
0
2
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
3
4
3
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SW
2.2
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
1.8
SW
1.7
S
1.3
SSE
1
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SSW
Period(s) (?)14131212111111161311101088109910121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2383164397072383670158929253305234916906804222111842413141699380432072544
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
25
S
20
SSE
15
WNW
25
NW
35
S
35
SSE
40
SE
40
SE
30
S
30
S
20
SSE
15
SW
25
SW
15
SW
20
S
30
S
40
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:13AM
1.09
11:22PM
0.97
11:33AM
1.09
12:36AM
1.03
12:39PM
1.14
1:27AM
1.11
1:29PM
1.21
2:07AM
1.20
2:09PM
1.29
2:42AM
1.29
2:45PM
1.36
3:15AM
1.37
3:18PM
1.41
3:46AM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:10PM
0.55
5:18AM
0.65
6:24PM
0.51
6:36AM
0.60
7:17PM
0.43
7:29AM
0.52
7:58PM
0.35
8:10AM
0.43
8:33PM
0.27
8:46AM
0.36
9:05PM
0.20
9:19AM
0.29
9:35PM
0.14
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise5:47--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------3--------1---
Temp. °C212120202019202120171718181818181920191918
Feels °C (?)21201919171618181710913131312161617151512
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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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