
Surf Forecasts:
Kaaimans River Mouth surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,018 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaaimans River Mouth this week:
The surf forecast for Kaaimans River Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kaaimans River Mouth in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaaimans River Mouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
544 | 884 | 592 | 592 | 348 | 442 | 1162 | 1682 | 4018 | 3240 | 1837 | 1109 | 799 | 786 | 2146 | 2723 | 1169 | 1354 | 600 | 1111 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 4:18PM1.88m | 4:36AM1.72m | 4:45PM1.78m | 5:03AM1.63m | 5:12PM1.65m | 5:31AM1.52m | 5:40PM1.51m | 6:01AM1.39m | 6:09PM1.37m | 6:38AM1.26m | 6:47PM1.22m | 7:45AM1.13m | 8:12PM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:30PM0.11m | 10:35AM0.21m | 10:55PM0.20m | 11:02AM0.31m | 11:22PM0.31m | 11:29AM0.43m | 11:50PM0.44m | 11:59AM0.57m | 00:24AM0.58m | 12:38PM0.71m | 1:15AM0.71m | 1:56PM0.84m | 3:12AM0.79m | |||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
544 | 884 | 592 | 592 | 348 | 442 | 1162 | 1682 | 4018 | 3240 | 1837 | 1109 | 799 | 786 | 525 | 2723 | 1169 | 1354 | 600 | 1111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | ESE 8 |
110 | 65 | 80 | 51 | 46 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 53 | 36 | 35 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 104 | 113 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | SSW 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 260 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | SSE 7 | SE 6 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2146 | — | 99 | 118 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 40 | 21 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 40 | 42 | 0 | 330 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 0 |
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Information about the Kaaimans River Mouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kaaimans River Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kaaimans River Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kaaimans River Mouth 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 (Kaaimans River Mouth) 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 Kaaimans River Mouth 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.
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