Kaaimans River Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.00° S 22.56° E

Kaaimans River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kaaimans River Mouth sea temperature is
16.0°C
1.5° 

Kaaimans River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


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 TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 12th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 15th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 15th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaaimans River Mouth over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate 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.

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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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442
1162
1682
4018
3240
1837
1109
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786
2146
2723
1169
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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15
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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
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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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