Kleinmond Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a build-up through the middle of the week, with things turning on properly towards the end. The swell period gets longer, and conditions get cleaner, so keep an eye on the forecast.

Alright, Monday and Tuesday are a write-off, honestly. Monday the 10th has a solid 8ft south swell, but it’s coming in with a cross-onshore breeze, so the ocean’s going to be a lumpy, choppy mess. Not worth paddling out. Tuesday the 11th isn't much better—still messy with a stiff cross-shore wind. Forget it.

Wednesday the 12th shows some improvement. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the southwest, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that is proper groundswell energy. The combined swell energy is strong (2193). The wind starts to ease in the afternoon, going light cross-shore. The waves will shape up better on the reefs. It’s still only marginal for most, but you can see the potential brewing.

Thursday the 13th is where it all comes together. The morning is the standout. We’re looking at a clean 8ft swell from the southwest, with a 17-second period (3087 combined energy), and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE. The water temp is 59°, which is about normal for the time of year. This is going to be excellent, hollow surf at the reef, but at 8ft, this one’s for the experienced crew. The crowds can be there sometimes, but on a Thursday with that size, you might have some room.

Friday morning the 14th is another gem. Glassy conditions, offshore light winds from the NW, and a 6ft WSW swell at 15 seconds. It’s a bit smaller, but the wave quality will be top-notch. Perfect for a longer board.

The weekend (15th & 16th) stays clean with glassy conditions and waist-to-chest high waves. It’s not slabby, but it’s fun, clean, and consistent. Good for a long session.

Now, we hit a bit of a rough patch on Monday 17th. The swell jumps to 10ft from the WSW (3863 combined energy) – that’s a lot of water moving – but the wind goes onshore again. It’ll be a washing machine for the average surfer. Only for the brave on a gun.

Conditions clean up again on Tuesday the 18th but drop in size to 7ft with a cross-offshore breeze. A solid, clean overhead day.

We get another poor spell starting Wednesday 19th into Thursday 20th. A big 10ft swell from the SW (3651 combined energy) is accompanied by a fresh to strong cross-onshore wind. That’s a mess. For kite surfing, though, it would be interesting. After that, the wind swings offshore on Friday the 21st for some clean but small waves.

Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd look like the second standout window. Saturday morning is glassy with a 7ft WSW swell and a 17-second period – that’s very long period energy (2968). Sunday morning is even cleaner, glassy, with a 8ft WSW swell (2332). Both mornings are for the experienced only, but if the reefs are working, this will be world-class. The evening of the 22nd gets a little cross-on, so stick to the mornings.

The final few days (24th & 25th) fade back down to clean but small waves. Nothing special.

So, the best options are the morning of Thursday the 13th for the biggest, cleanest swell, and then the mornings of Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd for another dose of long-period groundswell in glassy conditions. Keep your wetsuit warm and your eyes on that SW swell.

Rusty.

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