Kleinmond (Port Alfred) Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Sunny with warm air temperatures at Kleinmond (Port Alfred) today (feels like 21 °C / 70 °F once we account for wind), and warmer sea temperatures (25 °C / 78 °F). Wear boardshorts or a shorty, or perhaps a thin summer wetsuit to keep the UV off.

Map of current South Africa Surface Water Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites

Map of current South Africa Sea Water Temperature Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Kleinmond (Port Alfred). This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Kleinmond (Port Alfred) sea water temperatures peak in the range 23 to 26°C (73 to 79°F) on around the 2nd of February and are at their minimum on about the 2nd of September, in the range 18 to 21°C (64 to 70°F). Kleinmond (Port Alfred) sea water temperatures are always warm reach their maximum in early February. You'll need a 2mm neoprene top or a shorty at dawn/dusk or if it's windy. The minimum Kleinmond (Port Alfred) sea water temperatures in early September require something like a 3/2mm fully sealed wetsuit.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Kleinmond (Port Alfred) can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Kleinmond (Port Alfred). Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

Latest surface water temperature for the entire globe. Click the image to view a larger version.