Long Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.33° E

Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Beach sea temperature is
17.5°C
0.6° 

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 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, W swell with 3,446 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s 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 Saturday (Oct 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 31st Oct)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 1st Nov)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 5th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Saturday
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Sunday
1
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
12
2.4
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2
SW
12
2
SSW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.5
SW
13
2
SSW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
3
W
13
3
W
12
2.4
W
12
1.8
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
983
799
705
2125
1723
1545
1107
1059
447
375
757
1411
1269
679
424
2904
2612
1557
743
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
20
S
20
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
25
SE
5
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
15
W
10
W
Wind State
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off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:40AM1.26m
7:05PM1.19m
7:58AM1.19m
8:36PM1.09m
9:34AM1.18m
10:18PM1.08m
10:57AM1.25m
11:36PM1.15m
11:57AM1.35m
00:32AM1.23m
12:43PM1.43m
1:15AM1.31m
Low Tide
00:19AM0.29m
12:53PM0.42m
1:27AM0.41m
2:24PM0.50m
2:58AM0.48m
4:11PM0.49m
4:31AM0.47m
5:32PM0.40m
5:41AM0.41m
6:28PM0.29m
6:33AM0.34m
7:11PM0.20m
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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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