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/ Cape Town (69 surf breaks) /

South Africa(273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (34.13° S 18.33° E)

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Long Beach surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 21 May 2024 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 16.5°C (Statistics for 21 May 1981-2005 - mean: 17.1 °C max: 18.2 °C min: 16.3 °C)

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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 Tuesday (May 21) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 12 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 21) at 11PM. 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 Wednesday (May 22) at 8PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	5PM (Tue 21st May)	15ft (4.5m) 14s
Best Surf	8PM (Tue 21st May)	15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful	11PM (Tue 21st May)	15ft (4.5m) 14s

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

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	Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25			Sunday 26			Monday 27			Tuesday 28			Wednesday 29			Thursday 30			Friday 31			Saturday 01
	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	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)		4	6	3	2	2	1	1	2	1	1	2	2	2	4	4	4	5	5	4	5	5	4	1	3	3		1	1	1	3	4	1	3	2	2
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	14	14	14	13	13	12	12	14	14	14	13	13	12	12	12	16	14	14	13	13	12	12	12	12	12	11	12	14	13	16	14	14	13	12	12	11
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	5934	7757	7430	4221	3065	1499	844	1640	2402	1991	1682	1127	940	1010	1100	2562	4568	5472	3609	3153	3064	2855	1237	836	615	546	467	421	569	602	1754	1450	809	449	309	205
Wind (km/h)	N	NW	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SW	WNW	NW	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SE	SSE	NNW	SW	SSW	SW	SSW	S	SE	ESE	SE	ENE
Wind State (?)onshorecross-onshorecross-shorecross-offshoreoffshoreglassy	on	cross- on	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	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	glass
High Tide /height(m)		2:10PM 1.32	2:14AM 1.45		2:43PM 1.36	2:47AM 1.47		3:17PM 1.39	3:22AM 1.47		3:52PM 1.39	3:58AM 1.45		4:29PM 1.37	4:37AM 1.41		5:11PM 1.35		5:21AM 1.35	5:59PM 1.31		6:11AM 1.27	6:55PM 1.28		7:13AM 1.19		8:01PM 1.27	8:28AM 1.14		9:13PM 1.29	9:50AM 1.13		10:23PM 1.34	11:05AM 1.17		11:26PM 1.41
Low Tide /height(m)	8:04AM 0.20		8:09PM 0.31	8:35AM 0.16		8:42PM 0.28	9:07AM 0.14		9:16PM 0.26	9:41AM 0.13		9:51PM 0.27	10:16AM 0.15		10:30PM 0.29	10:55AM 0.19		11:13PM 0.33	11:39AM 0.24		12:04AM 0.39	12:29PM 0.30		1:07AM 0.43	1:28PM 0.37		2:22AM 0.45		2:38PM 0.41	3:45AM 0.42		3:54PM 0.42	4:59AM 0.34		5:04PM 0.39

	Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25			Sunday 26			Monday 27			Tuesday 28			Wednesday 29			Thursday 30			Friday 31			Saturday 01
Sunrise	7:35	-	-	7:37	-	-	7:37	-	-	7:39	-	-	7:39	-	-	7:39	-	-	7:39	-	-	7:41	-	-	7:41	-	-	7:41	-	-	7:43	-	-	7:43	-	-
Sunset	-	5:49	-	-	5:47	-	-	5:47	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:45	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	1	-	-	2	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	16	17	17	16	16	15	16	16	15	16	16	15	16	16	16	16	17	19	18	18	17	18	20	18	16	17	17	16	16	17	15	15	15	13	15	16
Feels °C (?)	12	14	17	13	11	8	11	10	7	10	10	8	13	12	13	14	16	19	17	15	13	16	17	16	13	16	17	11	9	11	10	10	11	7	11	14
	Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, strong winds from the SE by Thu night).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri night, calm by Sun night).									Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.									Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

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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.