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Kanon surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
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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
19.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Monday (Apr 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kanon in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kanon over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ESE 9 | SW 7 | E 9 | E 8 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 14 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | |
135 | 68 | 81 | 71 | 344 | 1486 | 1666 | 1493 | 3502 | 3529 | 1966 | 1323 | 1844 | 1084 | 444 | 452 | 3020 | 1215 | 1003 | 750 | 403 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 00:10AM1.50m | 12:40PM1.40m | 1:01AM1.64m | 1:26PM1.52m | 1:39AM1.75m | 2:02PM1.62m | 2:12AM1.84m | 2:34PM1.70m | 2:42AM1.89m | 3:04PM1.75m | 3:11AM1.90m | 3:33PM1.78m | 3:40AM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM0.63m | 6:42AM0.56m | 6:46PM0.53m | 7:29AM0.43m | 7:29PM0.43m | 8:04AM0.32m | 8:04PM0.35m | 8:34AM0.23m | 8:35PM0.30m | 9:01AM0.18m | 9:04PM0.26m | 9:28AM0.15m | 9:32PM0.26m | 9:54AM0.16m | |||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | |
5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | 5:50 | |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 21 |
22 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
135 | 68 | 81 | 71 | 39 | 831 | 1107 | 1493 | 3502 | 3529 | 1966 | 1323 | 1844 | 1084 | 444 | 285 | 3020 | 1215 | 1003 | 750 | 403 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 6 |
61 | 54 | 48 | 20 | 18 | 51 | 33 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 627 | 40 | 196 | 294 | 452 | 83 | 124 | 7 | 7 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | — | — | — | E 11 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | E 10 | E 10 | S 19 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 6 | S 21 |
6 | 13 | 11 | 20 | 18 | — | — | — | 20 | — | 26 | 44 | 55 | 8 | 8 | 118 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — |
10 | — | — | 50 | 344 | 1486 | 1666 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 79 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 7 | 2 | 136 | 408 | 331 | 331 | 0 | 24 | 23 | 48 | 85 | 85 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 85 | 85 | 0 | 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.












