De Kelders surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 08 Feb 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
19.4° C
(Which is 1.1°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 (Feb 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s 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 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 9th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 12th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 13th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for De Kelders over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
2
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
S
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SW
1
SW
2.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.3
SW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SW
2.1
SSW
2.5
SW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
Period(s) (?)10101010971010111010891413121214131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4083483293012261552672003532122125427966661648131512152519217818031173
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
10
SE
15
S
10
WSW
20
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
SSE
15
S
15
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:16PM
1.11
7:35AM
1.18
8:07PM
1.00
8:35AM
1.07
9:56PM
0.92
10:37AM
1.01
12:17AM
0.97
12:23PM
1.07
1:18AM
1.09
1:18PM
1.19
1:56AM
1.22
1:57PM
1.30
2:26AM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:16PM
0.48
1:09AM
0.54
2:00PM
0.59
1:53AM
0.66
3:24PM
0.67
3:43AM
0.75
5:56PM
0.65
6:23AM
0.71
7:08PM
0.54
7:23AM
0.59
7:47PM
0.42
8:01AM
0.47
8:18PM
0.30
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--
Sunset-7:43--7:42--7:40--7:39--7:38--7:37--7:37-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232623242522242423212221192019211919222321
Feels °C (?)202221232321242323232322161716201618171917
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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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