Kleinmond Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down Kleinmond for the next couple of weeks. The first few days are a bit of a washout, but there’s some real winning sessions if you pick your spot.

The start of the week is rough. Tuesday, July 28th, you’ve got a solid 8ft SW swell coming in, but the wind is a nasty cross-onshore, making it lumpy and messy. The wave energy is huge at 2825, but it’s a write-off. That stays ugly through Wednesday and Thursday, with the swell dropping but the wind staying cross or cross-on, leaving the surface chopped up. Not worth paddling out.

Then things go quiet. Friday, July 31st, the swell is down to 4ft, and it’s still no good.

The first real standout is Saturday morning, August 1st. The swell is a modest 4ft out of the SW, but the wind goes light and glassy. The water is 60°F, which is about average for the season. The wave energy is 581, so it’s not a powerhouse, but it’ll be clean and fun. Head to the reef at Kleinmond. The wind stays light and offshore into the afternoon, turning glassy. It’s a nice, mellow session. Crowds are possible, so don’t expect to be alone.

Now, Monday, August 3rd is a big one. Monday morning brings a 8ft SW groundswell, glassy conditions, and dead calm wind. The wave energy is a strong 2125, and for an experienced surfer, this is pure magic. The reef will handle that long period energy well. This is your best bet in the first week.

The middle of the week backs off a bit, but Wednesday, August 5th morning is another standout. A solid 10ft SW swell with a clean, offshore NNW wind. The wave energy is 3187, and it’s going to be big and powerful. This is expert territory; the swell is over 8ft, so it’s not for beginners. The reef will be working, but the power is real.

The second week looks promising but with less certainty. Thursday, August 6th is looking at a massive 12ft SW swell, but the wind starts to get messy, and the forecast says it might be too big for the break. The wave energy is in the 3611 to 5118 range, which is enormous. This is kite-surfing territory, as the paddle-in will be a real battle.

The days from the 7th to the 9th of August keep the swell big, between 8ft and 10ft, with the wind often offshore or cross-off. The wave energy stays very high, but the break quality is marginal due to the size and wind. For the experienced, it’s still on, but it’s a beast.

The 11th of August, Tuesday morning, is the final true standout. A 8ft SW swell with a 15-second period, light offshore wind, and a wave energy of 3018. The reef at Kleinmond will be turning that energy into long, clean lines. The morning will be clean. The afternoon wave energy jumps to 7775, but the swell hits 12ft, and the forecast warns it’s too big for the spot. So, stick to the morning.

To sum it up: the best days are August 1st for a clean, mellow session, and August 3rd for a classic, powerful day for the experienced crew. The 5th and 11th of August are also big, but only for the brave.

Keep your eyes on the horizon. – Rusty.

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