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De Kelders surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 11 Jan 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
18.5° C
 (Which is 1.6°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 Monday (Jan 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 12th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 14th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 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 23°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
0
0
3
0
0
2
3
2
3
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
2.2
SW
2
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SSW
2
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
WSW
1.2
SW
2.4
SW
3
SW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)1714131212111111161312121110910109101112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)179619991367773614663589479875212618131040505490207134161246109225922683
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
S
20
SSW
10
ENE
15
SW
20
SW
10
E
15
WSW
30
W
30
S
20
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
SSE
20
S
5
SE
20
W
35
WSW
30
WNW
25
WSW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscrossoffcross-
on		cross-
on		offononcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscross-
off		onononcross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:48PM
0.98
10:12AM
1.12
11:22PM
0.99
11:34AM
1.12
12:37AM
1.05
12:40PM
1.17
1:29AM
1.14
1:30PM
1.25
2:09AM
1.24
2:11PM
1.33
2:43AM
1.33
2:46PM
1.40
3:16AM
1.42
3:19PM
1.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:35AM
0.66
5:10PM
0.59
5:16AM
0.68
6:26PM
0.54
6:37AM
0.63
7:19PM
0.46
7:31AM
0.55
8:00PM
0.38
8:12AM
0.46
8:35PM
0.29
8:48AM
0.38
9:07PM
0.21
9:21AM
0.31
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
Sunrise-5:41--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:48-
Sunset--7:58--7:58--7:58--7:57--7:57--7:57--7:57
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
---------3---1----2--
Temp. °C232223202222192122211718171918182020191920
Feels °C (?)222322212021191918191313121715161615141414
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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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