De Kelders surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 29 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
15.4° C
(Which is 3.7°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at De Kelders in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 29th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 5th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 5th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for De Kelders over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
0
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
S
0.8
SW
0.8
WSW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)101012129119109141413121213121212111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)49939932520214213710114221734640469094077212237614145334233161654
Wind
(km/h)
0
SSW
15
SSW
10
E
10
SE
25
SE
15
E
10
ESE
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
20
SSE
15
E
10
ESE
10
S
5
SE
5
ESE
5
S
5
WNW
10
W
15
WSW
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
crossglassoffcrossononcross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:28PM
1.34
1:47AM
1.50
2:06PM
1.43
2:20AM
1.59
2:39PM
1.49
2:51AM
1.65
3:10PM
1.53
3:19AM
1.67
3:39PM
1.54
3:47AM
1.65
4:07PM
1.52
4:15AM
1.60
4:34PM
1.47
4:42AM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:37PM
0.27
8:07AM
0.20
8:12PM
0.19
8:39AM
0.12
8:44PM
0.14
9:09AM
0.07
9:13PM
0.12
9:37AM
0.05
9:41PM
0.13
10:04AM
0.07
10:08PM
0.17
10:30AM
0.13
10:35PM
0.23
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunrise6:52--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--
Sunset-6:42--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:32-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202118202218232520222220242621202219202017
Feels °C (?)201917191915232522232220252622222221201817
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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 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).

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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