Surf Forecasts:
Kleinmond surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kleinmond this week:
The surf forecast for Kleinmond over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kleinmond in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kleinmond over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's break down what Kleinmond's got for us over the next couple of weeks.
The main story is a long, steady run of groundswell, but the wind is going to be the deciding factor. For a reef break like this, clean conditions are king, and we've got a couple of windows where it all comes together.
The absolute standout is Saturday, August 22. The morning session is the one to aim for. We've got a solid 7ft swell from the SW with a long period of 12 seconds, and the wind is glassy. Dead flat water. The wave energy is moderate. This is prime, clean stuff for experienced surfers. Get on it.
Another great option comes up on Wednesday, August 26. Another Saturday-style morning, with a 6ft WSW swell, 13-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is a bit lighter, but it'll be just as clean and fun for a good session.
There are a few rough patches. The late afternoons on the 20th, 21st, and 25th are blown out or onshore. Then from the end of August into September, the swell cranks up – the Monday, August 31 morning shows a huge 12ft SW swell with a 15-second period and massive energy. But with a 15 mph cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a lumpy, choppy beast. At that size, that's strictly for experts, and honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit cooler than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a proper wetsuit.
Keep your eyes on the 22nd and 26th mornings. The rest is a bit of a lottery with the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2303 | 2026 | 1783 | 1162 | 2555 | 2269 | 1866 | 1638 | 1922 | 3785 | 2756 | 887 | 628 | 515 | 372 | 1040 | 1380 | 1942 | 1650 | 1559 | 694 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 6:12PM1.45m | 6:30AM1.23m | 6:46PM1.31m | 7:08AM1.11m | 7:26PM1.17m | 8:01AM1.00m | 8:27PM1.05m | 9:44AM0.92m | 10:24PM0.99m | 11:57AM0.97m | 00:08AM1.05m | 1:01PM1.08m | 1:03AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:56AM0.25m | 00:30AM0.31m | 12:28PM0.38m | 1:06AM0.43m | 1:03PM0.51m | 1:52AM0.55m | 1:52PM0.63m | 3:15AM0.64m | 3:46PM0.72m | 5:34AM0.63m | 6:08PM0.67m | 6:48AM0.53m | 7:08PM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 2303 | 2026 | 1783 | 1162 | 2555 | 2269 | 1866 | 1638 | 1922 | 3785 | 2756 | 887 | 628 | 515 | 372 | 1040 | 1380 | 1942 | 1650 | 1559 | 694 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 23 | 100 | 304 | 916 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 802 | 486 | 427 | 291 | 24 | 331 | — | — | 585 | 508 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 |
| kJ | — | 19 | 21 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 88 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 49 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 350 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 66 | 13 |
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The above surf forecast table for Kleinmond provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kleinmond can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kleinmond 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 (Kleinmond) 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).
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