Kleinmond Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, because the next couple of weeks at Kleinmond are a bit of a rollercoaster. For the first few days, you’re honestly better off staying home. There’s a lot of lumpy, cross-onshore wind messing up a solid swell, and it’s just not worth the effort. From Friday the 10th right through Sunday the 12th, it’s all poor surf, with that 6 to 10ft southerly swell being chopped to bits by a 12-15 mph east wind. It’s a write-off.

Monday the 13th is still poor, but the energy is dropping. Things take a real turn Tuesday the 14th. The wind swings light and clean from the west-northwest, and the ocean finally settles. The swell is tiny, only 2ft from the west, but it’s clean. It’s a day for a small-wave board and a long slide.

Then, Wednesday the 15th. This is where it gets interesting. The morning is clean but small, but the afternoon is a real standout. The swell jumps to 7.5ft from the southwest with a long 15-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. The combined energy is strong (2350), and the water is about average for this time of year. That is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and it’s going to be a proper session. The longer period means the waves will have some real push, and the reef setup at Kleinmond should handle it really well.

Thursday the 16th is another solid day. The morning is a bit mixed, but Thursday afternoon is a gem. The wind goes glassy, the swell is still 7ft from the southwest, and it’s clean. Another top-notch afternoon for the crew.

Friday the 17th morning is clean, but the wind goes onshore later, so get on it early. Saturday the 18th is a mess – strong onshore wind and a big, lumpy swell. It’s a kite day, not a paddle day.

Now, Sunday the 19th? That’s your other big standout. The wind is offshore in the morning and glassy by the afternoon, with a solid 10ft southwest swell. The combined energy is very strong (2871), and it’s clean. This is a serious session for experienced surfers. The wave heights are over 8ft, so it’s strictly for the experts.

The following week starts to get gnarly. Monday the 20th is clean but smaller, and then from Wednesday the 22nd, the swell starts to get huge. Wednesday is clean and offshore, but by Thursday the 23rd, we’re looking at 13ft to 16ft swell from the west. The energy numbers are massive (9074), and it’s just too big for this break. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th see the swell hit 24ft, which is a monster. The wind is clean, but it’s a solid no-go for paddle surfing. For the brave, it’s an incredible show, but that’s it.

So, to keep it simple: the best windows are Wednesday afternoon the 15th and Sunday the 19th. Both offer clean conditions, strong southwest swell, and proper power. Get on it.

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