Kanon Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.28° S 21.92° E

Kanon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kanon sea temperature is
16.1° C
0.5° 

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


Kanon surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, E swell with 2,118 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with ESE swell.

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 Friday (Aug 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 14th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 14th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 13th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
E
10
1.6
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.6
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.1
E
8
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
1.2
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2118
1826
1081
525
374
281
173
153
118
102
157
116
251
265
246
305
253
159
405
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
20
NNE
20
ENE
30
N
20
N
25
SSW
10
WSW
15
E
15
E
5
NNE
20
WSW
10
SW
10
NW
10
E
15
ESE
5
WNW
20
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:52AM1.97m
4:15PM2.09m
4:29AM1.96m
4:50PM2.10m
5:03AM1.90m
5:23PM2.05m
5:35AM1.81m
5:54PM1.93m
6:06AM1.68m
6:25PM1.78m
6:36AM1.53m
6:55PM1.61m
Low Tide
9:52PM0.08m
10:04AM-0.02m
10:29PM0.04m
10:37AM-0.02m
11:04PM0.07m
11:09AM0.04m
11:37PM0.14m
11:38AM0.14m
00:07AM0.26m
12:07PM0.28m
00:37AM0.40m
12:35PM0.44m
1:08AM0.55m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
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7:13
7:13
7:11
7:11
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:59
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:01
6:02
6:02
 mm
2
Temp °C
16
21
26
26
25
28
15
16
16
19
20
17
16
16
17
15
18
19
15
Feels °C
8
17
21
20
20
23
14
14
14
17
17
14
15
15
15
15
15
15
11
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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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