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Kanon surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Kanon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kanon sea temperature is
18.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kanon this week:
The surf forecast for Kanon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kanon in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 11s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 3rd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 8th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 6th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kanon over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | |
273 | 233 | 240 | 146 | 129 | 196 | 187 | 125 | 292 | 1439 | 3960 | 4986 | 3657 | 3244 | 2023 | 1871 | 1331 | 1049 | 996 | 993 | 920 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:01PM1.77m | 4:08AM1.85m | 4:30PM1.73m | 4:37AM1.78m | 4:59PM1.67m | 5:06AM1.69m | 5:30PM1.58m | 5:36AM1.58m | 6:05PM1.49m | 6:10AM1.47m | 6:48PM1.40m | 6:54AM1.36m | 7:49PM1.32m | 8:02AM1.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:00PM0.28m | 10:21AM0.20m | 10:28PM0.32m | 10:48AM0.26m | 10:57PM0.39m | 11:18AM0.35m | 11:28PM0.49m | 11:50AM0.44m | 00:04AM0.59m | 12:29PM0.53m | 00:50AM0.70m | 1:20PM0.62m | 2:00AM0.78m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 |
 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | 5:44 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 |
21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 8 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
 kJ | 273 | 233 | 240 | 98 | 71 | 196 | 187 | 79 | 292 | 1439 | 67 | 58 | 104 | 2723 | 2023 | 1871 | 1331 | 1049 | 996 | 993 | 920 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 10 | S 14 | SW 11 | SW 13 | S 11 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 14 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 199 | 132 | 67 | 85 | 129 | 94 | 61 | 125 | 69 | 31 | 127 | 35 | 90 | 46 | 313 | 331 | 300 | 171 | 106 | 482 | 390 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSW 15 | SW 10 | SW 13 | E 6 | SW 13 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | S 19 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSE 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 70 | 42 | 17 | 146 | 64 | 46 | 3 | 27 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 27 | 34 | 133 | 295 | 322 | 220 | 217 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | SW 6 | SW 10 | — | — | — | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 64 | 157 | — | — | — | 3960 | 4986 | 3657 | 3244 | 612 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 398 | 400 | 400 | 235 | 85 | 85 | 0 | 23 | 85 | 48 | 0 |
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Information about the Kanon Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kanon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kanon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kanon 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 (Kanon) 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 Kanon 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.
Kanon is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Mossel Bay. If you plan a holiday in Overberg, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mossel Bay. Mossel Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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