De Kelders surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 12 Feb 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
18.6° C
(Which is 1.8°C colder than average 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 Thursday (Feb 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at De Kelders in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 8AM. 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 Sunday (Feb 15) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 12th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 12th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 14th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
2
0
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3
3
1
1
2
2
4
1
2
3
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)101313121514131313131212111117161515141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10802507201513922913422243363688238618288934722933256639761421166913361102905
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
25
SE
15
ESE
10
SSW
25
WSW
20
S
20
SE
30
ESE
30
E
30
ENE
35
ESE
25
ENE
15
ENE
5
S
10
NE
20
W
10
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:23PM
1.07
1:18AM
1.09
1:18PM
1.19
1:56AM
1.22
1:57PM
1.30
2:26AM
1.36
2:30PM
1.41
2:56AM
1.48
3:02PM
1.50
3:24AM
1.59
3:33PM
1.56
3:54AM
1.68
4:04PM
1.59
4:24AM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:08PM
0.54
7:23AM
0.59
7:47PM
0.42
8:01AM
0.47
8:18PM
0.30
8:33AM
0.35
8:46PM
0.19
9:04AM
0.24
9:14PM
0.11
9:34AM
0.15
9:42PM
0.05
10:05AM
0.09
10:11PM
0.02
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--
Sunset-7:38--7:37--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:34--7:32-
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191918182019182018212519283227232320222321
Feels °C (?)171615181615131413151914263128232322222323
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Information about the De Kelders Surf forecast

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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