Kleinmond surf break

Kleinmond surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 18 May 2026 SAST
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Kleinmond surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kleinmond sea temperature is
16.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (May 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kleinmond in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 21st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 25th May)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kleinmond over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
14
1.6
SW
14
2.4
SSE
8
2.5
SE
8
2.4
SE
9
2.3
SE
9
1.8
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.4
SE
9
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.5
SW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1057
893
771
921
841
780
437
443
281
166
132
314
375
728
676
659
531
877
581
793
1704
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
E
35
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
5
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
WNW
10
W
0
N
10
E
10
SSE
10
ENE
5
W
5
WSW
10
NW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:27PM1.53m
4:43AM1.56m
5:17PM1.48m
5:34AM1.44m
6:10PM1.40m
6:30AM1.31m
7:12PM1.33m
7:37AM1.19m
8:23PM1.28m
8:56AM1.10m
9:39PM1.26m
10:19AM1.08m
10:48PM1.28m
Low Tide
10:16AM-0.00m
10:33PM0.14m
11:02AM0.08m
11:26PM0.22m
11:53AM0.18m
00:24AM0.32m
12:48PM0.29m
1:33AM0.41m
1:52PM0.39m
2:55AM0.47m
3:06PM0.46m
4:18AM0.46m
4:22PM0.48m
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cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
Temp °C
18
20
18
18
21
17
18
22
18
19
19
17
18
19
17
18
19
16
18
19
16
15
16
14
14
16
14
15
20
18
16
16
15
17
18
17
18
18
15
18
18
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
1.4
SE
9
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SW
11
0.8
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.5
SW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
1057
893
630
458
346
233
125
91
281
165
132
126
375
728
676
659
531
877
581
793
1704
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
1
SSW
8
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.5
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
11
0.5
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SW
4
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.7
WSW
9
0.4
SE
11
Energy kJ
48
140
11
22
37
65
74
71
95
166
116
314
44
21
15
3
178
197
371
77
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
9
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
SW
20
0.6
S
6
0.6
SW
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SW
20
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.2
E
11
Energy kJ
85
75
5
10
17
8
56
50
12
98
27
99
18
8
9
60
15
34
30
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
5
1.4
SE
5
2.4
SSE
8
2.5
SE
8
2.4
SE
9
2.3
SE
9
1.8
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
0.6
NW
3
0.7
NW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
SSE
4
0.3
ESE
6
Energy kJ
51
111
771
921
841
780
437
443
6
16
5
4
6
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
Distance (km)
13
74
70
22
66
22
13
13
0
8
16
0
0
0
0
13
13
13
0
10
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
3
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Kleinmond Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kleinmond 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Overberg? If you are looking for accommodation near Kleinmond, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Overberg, consider staying in Grabouw which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Overberg where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Hermanus which is 23 km (14 miles) away, Stellenbosch, Kayamnandi and Bellville.

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