
Surf Forecasts:
De Kelders surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 9,386 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at De Kelders in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 (Jun 25) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 21st Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for De Kelders over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1233 | 1099 | 981 | 837 | 761 | 385 | 704 | 7554 | 7862 | 7559 | 3999 | 2126 | 1609 | 2687 | 2856 | 2822 | 1836 | 1762 | 2357 | 2310 | 2415 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | off | off | off | off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:44PM1.33m | 9:18AM1.09m | 9:45PM1.27m | 10:31AM1.07m | 10:49PM1.24m | 11:40AM1.09m | 11:48PM1.24m | 12:37PM1.13m | 00:41AM1.26m | 1:24PM1.19m | 1:27AM1.29m | 2:04PM1.25m | 2:07AM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:14PM0.43m | 3:20AM0.47m | 3:15PM0.52m | 4:29AM0.49m | 4:26PM0.57m | 5:33AM0.48m | 5:36PM0.58m | 6:29AM0.45m | 6:36PM0.55m | 7:15AM0.40m | 7:26PM0.50m | 7:56AM0.35m | 8:08PM0.45m | 8:33AM0.30m | |||||||
— | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | |
5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | 5:40 | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 19 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
1233 | 1099 | 981 | 837 | 761 | 309 | 704 | 7554 | 7862 | 7559 | 3999 | 2126 | 1609 | 2687 | 2856 | 2822 | 1836 | 1762 | 2357 | 2310 | 2415 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | W 12 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SW 24 | WSW 22 | SW 19 | WSW 18 |
16 | 7 | 184 | 24 | 142 | 258 | 287 | — | — | — | — | — | 204 | 128 | 75 | 111 | 42 | 22 | 46 | 627 | 1033 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | WSW 22 | SW 16 | — |
— | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 45 | 161 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 8 | — | W 3 | WNW 5 | W 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — |
10 | 12 | — | 6 | 36 | 385 | 443 | — | — | — | 21 | 34 | 213 | — | — | — | — | — | 110 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 81 | 96 | 55 | 55 | 62 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 188 | 81 | 8 |
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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.










