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Glencairn surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 29 Mar 2024 SAST
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Today's Glencairn sea temperature is 15.5°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.0 °C max: 20.6 °C min: 17.9 °C)
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Today's Glencairn sea temperature is 15.5°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.0 °C max: 20.6 °C min: 17.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Glencairn this week:

The surf forecast for Glencairn over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Glencairn in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 30th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 1st Apr)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 1st Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
WSW
0.6
SW
1.5
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.2
SW
1.8
SSW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.7
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
S
1.4
S
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
2.3
SSW
3
SE
3
SSE
3
SSE
Period(s) (?)131212111111101011121212101014131312151414131211111010131312121211899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)5814163091771191146879553234923862004993635513488466330724111112727254883352381942014886337548926891230109518091304
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
45
SE
35
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
20
WNW
30
NW
30
W
10
WSW
5
SSE
25
SSE
35
SE
35
SE
45
SE
35
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
NW
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
N
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
S
10
S
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:25PM
1.31
5:34AM
1.36
5:59PM
1.22
6:10AM
1.26
6:44PM
1.11
7:01AM
1.15
8:00PM
1.02
8:36AM
1.05
10:09PM
1.02
10:45AM
1.08
11:44PM
1.16
12:08PM
1.20
12:41AM
1.35
1:04PM
1.35
1:26AM
1.53
1:50PM
1.48
2:07AM
1.68
2:32PM
1.58
2:47AM
1.77
3:12PM
1.63
3:25AM
1.80
3:51PM
1.62
4:04AM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:18AM
0.22
11:22PM
0.31
11:49AM
0.30
11:55PM
0.41
12:29PM
0.40
12:40AM
0.51
1:31PM
0.50
2:00AM
0.62
3:22PM
0.55
4:26AM
0.62
5:18PM
0.48
6:03AM
0.47
6:25PM
0.34
7:00AM
0.28
7:14PM
0.20
7:46AM
0.10
7:56PM
0.08
8:28AM
-0.04
8:36PM
0.00
9:07AM
-0.12
9:15PM
-0.03
9:46AM
-0.14
9:53PM
-0.01
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--
Sunset-6:44--6:43--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:32--6:31--6:30--6:30-
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Rain (mm)
--------2--1---------------41-21----
Temp. °C181819202324191919171818181918181919202725252526242520181919201817171717
Feels °C (?)131213192124161717131315191715131213182422232425242421181819201714141415

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the N by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SE by Wed afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Glencairn Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Glencairn provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Glencairn can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Glencairn 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 (Glencairn) 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 Glencairn 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 Glencairn, 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 Bellville which is 34 km (21 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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