De Kelders Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.53° S 19.38° E

De Kelders Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's De Kelders sea temperature is
15.1°C
0.7° 

De Kelders surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


De Kelders surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,358 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s 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 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 25th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
4
4
2
3
2
3
2
3
1
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.3
WSW
13
0.9
SSW
16
1.6
S
11
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
1
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.8
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2216
2358
1637
1242
512
410
651
541
504
271
274
243
389
408
1233
692
722
800
550
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
E
25
ESE
25
E
35
E
30
E
15
ENE
5
W
5
WNW
0
NE
10
S
5
SSE
5
SSE
5
W
10
WSW
10
W
10
SSW
5
S
20
SSE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
on
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:42AM1.28m
2:10PM1.35m
2:15AM1.38m
2:38PM1.46m
2:45AM1.46m
3:06PM1.56m
3:15AM1.52m
3:34PM1.64m
3:45AM1.55m
4:02PM1.68m
4:16AM1.55m
4:32PM1.69m
4:48AM1.52m
Low Tide
8:01AM0.33m
8:19PM0.37m
8:29AM0.23m
8:48PM0.26m
8:56AM0.15m
9:17PM0.18m
9:23AM0.09m
9:45PM0.12m
9:50AM0.07m
10:15PM0.08m
10:19AM0.07m
10:46PM0.09m
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6:16
6:17
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6:22
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Temp °C
12
16
19
13
16
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Feels °C
10
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12
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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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