De Kelders surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 27 Nov 2025 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
17.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Friday (Nov 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (Nov 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 30th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 30th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Thu
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
3
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSE
1.5
SE
0.9
SSE
1.3
W
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.7
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
2.2
SSW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SSW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)88856661312141313131312131211111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)493306111879714011710141880271723101703147510861404865494508237169119
Wind
(km/h)
40
ESE
30
E
15
WSW
25
W
20
SSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
10
E
20
SE
35
SE
15
E
20
S
20
S
0
SW
30
SE
30
ESE
30
E
30
E
35
ESE
25
E
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:56PM
1.10
8:50AM
1.23
9:22PM
1.09
10:02AM
1.29
10:44PM
1.14
11:07AM
1.38
11:50PM
1.24
12:04PM
1.49
12:46AM
1.35
12:56PM
1.59
1:35AM
1.46
1:46PM
1.66
2:23AM
1.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:08AM
0.49
3:19PM
0.54
3:25AM
0.50
4:37PM
0.45
4:40AM
0.47
5:41PM
0.33
5:46AM
0.39
6:36PM
0.20
6:43AM
0.30
7:25PM
0.09
7:35AM
0.22
8:12PM
0.01
8:25AM
0.15
Thu
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Sunrise--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22
Sunset7:36--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:38--7:39--7:40--
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----4---------1------
Temp. °C222023222021211823242023221919191823251826
Feels °C (?)161522192020191620191721191916151217181321
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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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