Kleinmond Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s cookin’ for Kleinmond over the next sixteen days.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off. The main event is a big pulse of SW groundswell that’s going to be pushing through, and it’s got some serious juice. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

Thursday, July 23rd morning is where we kick off. There’s a 7ft SW swell rolling in with a solid 11-second period, giving the reef a decent amount of energy (1261). The wind is a moderate offshore out of the NW, so it’s gonna be clean. This is solid intermediate territory, maybe a bit too much for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s a good start. The afternoon gets a bit tricky with the wind turning onshore, so get it early.

Friday, July 24th is the standout. The swell is pumping up to 12ft from the SW, with a very long 14-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is massive (4605). The morning has a light cross-offshore breeze, but it’s the afternoon that’s the real gem - glassy conditions, clean faces, and that 10ft SW swell. This is top-tier, expert-only stuff. Kleinmond reef will be absolutely firing. Just be warned, the crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, and on a day like this, it’ll be busy.

Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th see the swell drop back to 7ft and 6ft, but the wind is cross-shore to cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit choppy and messy. Not the best for a clean wave.

Monday, July 28th through Tuesday, July 29th is a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds and a big, messy 12ft swell create poor conditions. The energy is through the roof (8592), but it’s just a washing machine. Save your energy.

Wednesday, July 30th morning looks promising again. The wind swings cross-offshore from the W, cleaning up a 6ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period. The reef will handle that well. The Thursday, July 31st afternoon is another beauty - glassy, 7ft SW swell, clean lines. That’s a solid session.

Friday, August 1st and Saturday, August 2nd are a bit smaller, with 5ft and 5ft swells, but Saturday, August 1st is a little gem. The morning is glassy, and the swell is 4ft from the SW. It’s small but clean, perfect for a longboard or a fun board. The energy is low (669), but the quality will be high.

After that, the forecast opens up with a bit of a gap. Sunday, August 2nd has a clean morning but messy afternoon. Monday, August 3rd looks marginal, and Tuesday, August 4th is poor. There’s a bit of a lull.

Wednesday, August 5th brings another pulse of SW groundswell, 8ft with a 16-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, and the energy is back up (2982). The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s going to be clean. Kleinmond is a reef, so it’ll handle that long period just fine. This is another one to circle.

Thursday, August 6th is also good, with a 7ft SW swell and a clean offshore wind. Consistent, clean, and solid.

The final window on Friday, August 7th shows a 10ft SW swell, but it’s a bit of a wild card with the wind.

So, to wrap it up: Friday, July 24th afternoon is the absolute king of the outlook - glassy, big, powerful groundswell. Wednesday, August 5th is the long-range promise, a solid groundswell with clean conditions. Get out there.

Rusty.

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