Surf Forecasts:
De Kelders surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,759 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for De Kelders this week:
The surf forecast for De Kelders over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at De Kelders in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for De Kelders over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1575 | 1768 | 2458 | 2148 | 1665 | 1451 | 2023 | 3532 | 2457 | 1422 | 882 | 411 | 304 | 382 | 2275 | 3110 | 1913 | 1134 | 1141 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:29AM1.25m | 6:46PM1.33m | 7:07AM1.13m | 7:25PM1.19m | 7:59AM1.02m | 8:25PM1.07m | 9:40AM0.94m | 10:21PM1.01m | 11:57AM0.98m | 00:08AM1.06m | 1:01PM1.10m | 1:04AM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:30AM0.32m | 12:28PM0.39m | 1:06AM0.45m | 1:02PM0.53m | 1:50AM0.57m | 1:49PM0.65m | 3:11AM0.66m | 3:40PM0.74m | 5:33AM0.65m | 6:09PM0.70m | 6:49AM0.55m | 7:10PM0.59m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | 6:12 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 1575 | 1768 | 2458 | 2148 | 1665 | 1451 | 2023 | 3532 | 2457 | 1422 | 882 | 385 | 304 | 382 | 2275 | 3110 | 1913 | 1134 | 1141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 377 | 882 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 475 | 411 | 291 | 24 | — | — | — | 441 | 425 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 24 | — | 295 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 7 | 55 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 8 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 83 | 47 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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 16 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).
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