Kanon Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.28° S 21.92° E

Kanon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kanon sea temperature is
16.2° C
0.4° 

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


Kanon surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,577 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kanon in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
2
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
S
18
1.6
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2566
1452
762
505
394
319
569
447
612
508
653
433
256
247
589
811
1294
577
406
361
263
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
S
5
NE
20
E
20
E
5
WNW
25
W
20
SW
10
SW
10
E
15
ESE
5
E
10
S
10
SSE
10
ENE
25
E
25
E
15
ENE
15
N
10
S
5
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:17PM1.26m
9:26AM1.09m
10:49PM1.17m
12:37PM1.14m
00:49AM1.26m
1:35PM1.30m
1:38AM1.41m
2:08PM1.47m
2:12AM1.56m
2:36PM1.63m
2:41AM1.69m
3:03PM1.78m
3:09AM1.80m
Low Tide
1:42PM0.77m
2:54AM0.83m
3:13PM0.91m
6:09AM0.84m
6:43PM0.87m
7:27AM0.70m
7:41PM0.72m
8:01AM0.54m
8:14PM0.57m
8:28AM0.39m
8:42PM0.42m
8:54AM0.26m
9:10PM0.29m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:05
7:03
7:03
7:01
7:00
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:05
6:05
6:06
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:08
 mm
Temp °C
14
15
13
14
14
14
16
18
15
15
15
13
15
15
13
14
15
18
28
33
21
Feels °C
13
13
12
11
10
11
11
12
14
14
13
12
14
13
12
10
10
15
24
29
19
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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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