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The clean window is southeast swell with west-northwest offshore wind.
Surf GuideCape Peninsula
Glencairn
Glencairn is a Cape Peninsula beach and reef break with consistent surf, a WNW offshore wind, and a clear low-tide lean. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Glencairn in Cape Peninsula.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCape Peninsula, ZA
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Low tide is the best window, but it can still hold shape higher up the tide if the reef and sand are aligned.
It can crowd up when working, and strong rips are part of the read.
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