Kanon surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 SAST
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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
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 TypeTime (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.


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Short Range Forecast

Light 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 Summary

Heavy 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
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
11
1
S
11
1
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
S
14
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
11
1.1
SSW
11
2.4
S
11
4
SSE
11
4.5
SE
11
4
SE
11
4
SE
11
3
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
12
2.3
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
11
2
ESE
11
1.9
ESE
12
1.8
ESE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
233
240
146
129
196
187
125
292
1439
3960
4986
3657
3244
2023
1871
1331
1049
996
993
920
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
ESE
5
N
25
WSW
20
SW
10
WNW
15
WSW
15
S
55
SE
40
SE
35
SE
20
SE
30
SE
20
SE
5
SSE
5
ENE
15
E
15
NE
10
NNW
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
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
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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)
1.1
SW
11
1
S
11
1
SSW
11
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.8
SW
8
1.1
SSW
11
2.4
S
11
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
3.5
SE
11
3
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
12
2.3
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
11
2
ESE
11
1.9
ESE
12
1.8
ESE
12
Energy 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)
0.9
S
11
0.8
SW
10
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
10
0.6
S
14
0.6
SW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.7
S
11
0.5
SW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.4
SW
13
1.4
S
9
1.5
S
8
1.3
S
9
1
S
9
0.8
S
9
1.1
SE
14
1
SSE
14
Energy 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)
0.4
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
13
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
10
0.4
SW
13
0.2
E
6
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
19
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.8
SSE
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
Energy 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)
0.3
E
3
0.3
ESE
3
0.9
SW
6
0.9
SW
10
4
SSE
11
4.5
SE
11
4
SE
11
4
SE
11
1.9
SSE
9
Energy kJ
2
2
64
157
3960
4986
3657
3244
612
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
3
1
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
4
5
5
3
3
4
4
3
Distance (km)
23
85
85
85
0
23
23
0
7
23
398
400
400
235
85
85
0
23
85
48
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
2
2
3
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
8
5
5
5
4
4
6
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
6
6
9
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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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