De Kelders surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 09 Mar 2026 SAST
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De Kelders surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's De Kelders sea temperature is
19.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for De Kelders this week:

The surf forecast for De Kelders over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at De Kelders in the next 12 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 9th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 13th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 13th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
3
2
4
3
1
2
2
1
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
1.2
SW
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)121111111513171413121218171514131211101312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)50037928324613414419334741132414431980513501028649325233177451472
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
20
E
25
E
30
ESE
20
ENE
15
ENE
5
WSW
10
NE
10
WSW
10
SW
5
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
20
SSE
5
ESE
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffglasscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:29PM
1.16
6:41AM
1.19
7:07PM
1.04
7:24AM
1.06
8:29PM
0.93
9:22AM
0.96
11:37PM
0.95
11:51AM
1.02
12:47AM
1.09
12:50PM
1.14
1:22AM
1.24
1:29PM
1.28
1:52AM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:23AM
0.51
12:57PM
0.55
12:58AM
0.64
1:54PM
0.66
2:15AM
0.76
4:52PM
0.70
5:56AM
0.74
6:32PM
0.59
6:58AM
0.60
7:12PM
0.45
7:34AM
0.46
7:43PM
0.32
8:05AM
0.31
Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41
Sunset7:08--7:07--7:06--7:05--7:04--7:01--7:00--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C302126332333362926272124252223242125252020
Feels °C (?)261923302131353027272424232223232125232019
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The above surf forecast table for De Kelders provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at De Kelders can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our De Kelders 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 (De Kelders) 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 De Kelders 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.

De Kelders is 18 km (11 miles) from Hermanus. If you plan a holiday in Overberg, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hermanus. Hermanus has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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