
Surf Forecasts:
Kanon surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,473 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kanon in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kanon over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
414 | 305 | 125 | 327 | 266 | 149 | 184 | 580 | 744 | 236 | 325 | 309 | 355 | 815 | 1099 | 607 | 585 | 808 | 1069 | 2049 | 5891 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:55PM1.97m | 6:07AM1.74m | 6:34PM1.88m | 6:46AM1.61m | 7:12PM1.74m | 7:25AM1.46m | 7:53PM1.59m | 8:10AM1.32m | 8:41PM1.45m | 9:14AM1.20m | 9:52PM1.33m | 10:59AM1.15m | 11:33PM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:39AM0.08m | 00:10AM0.23m | 12:15PM0.18m | 00:50AM0.34m | 12:50PM0.32m | 1:30AM0.47m | 1:26PM0.47m | 2:14AM0.59m | 2:07PM0.62m | 3:09AM0.71m | 3:04PM0.76m | 4:36AM0.77m | 4:43PM0.84m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 |
414 | 305 | 117 | 327 | 266 | 149 | 184 | 249 | 744 | 218 | 325 | 309 | 250 | 815 | 1099 | 607 | 585 | 808 | 1069 | 1036 | 5891 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 15 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 12 | SSW 20 | SE 11 |
37 | 33 | 56 | 33 | 166 | 62 | 96 | 117 | 90 | 236 | 137 | 40 | 355 | 211 | 146 | 97 | 69 | 42 | 36 | 2049 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | E 10 | SSW 12 | SE 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 8 | E 10 | — | E 10 | — | ESE 14 | S 23 | SE 12 | — |
— | 16 | 125 | 22 | 78 | 104 | 17 | 79 | 29 | 74 | 103 | 46 | 20 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 18 | 43 | 34 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 580 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 23 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 85 | 85 | 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.










