Kleinmond Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the goods on what’s cookin’ for our little slice of the coast here at Kleinmond (reef). It’s a solid exposed reef set up that loves a good SSE to SSW pulse, and we’re looking at a proper run of surf over the next couple of weeks. Water temp is sitting right on 59.2°F, which is pretty average for this time of year – no weirdness there.

The first real window we’ve got opens up on Thursday the 6th morning, but to be honest, it’s a bit rough. You’re looking at 9.8ft of SW swell, but it’s got that annoying SSE wind blowing straight onshore, and the wave energy is already thumping at 3489 (moderate to strong). The forecast is basically saying ‘marginal’ – it’s big, but messy. Thursday afternoon isn’t much better; the swell hangs in at 9.8ft, but that SE wind is still on it. Not the time to paddle out unless you’re keen for a scrap.

Now, Friday the 7th is where the dial starts to turn. The morning has a cross-shore breeze, which is okay, but the real standout is Friday afternoon. You’ve got 11.5ft of SW swell, a nice 15-second period (that’s proper groundswell), and the wind swings around to a light W at 6 mph, giving us a clean cross-off breeze. The combined energy is pumping at 4618 (strong). This is a solid call for experienced surfers – it’s big, but the wind is painting it right. For a reef like Kleinmond, that longer period will mean some power and shape, but keep an eye on the tide.

Saturday the 8th is a tale of two halves. Morning sees the swell drop slightly to 8.2ft, with a moderate NW cross-off at 12 mph – still clean, but the energy is down to 2511. Then Saturday afternoon picks back up to 11.5ft, but that SSW wind swings cross-on and it gets choppy. Not the pick.

We hit a pretty flat and poor stretch from Sunday the 9th all the way through Tuesday the 11th. That’s nearly three days of howling SSE winds, dropping swell, and poor conditions. The energy numbers plummet down to 699. You wouldn’t want to be out there.

Coming out of that lull, Wednesday the 12th morning is the first real gem. The swell is 6.2ft, but check this: an 18-second period! That’s a very long period groundswell. The wind is light ENE at 6 mph, a clean cross-off, and the energy is 2479 (moderate). The forecast tags it as excellent for experienced surfers – this is the kind of day where Kleinmond’s reef line will really shine, with those long, clean lines. Just remember, that long period can make the sets a bit more spread out at a reef break, so be patient.

Thursday the 13th is another beauty. Morning has 7.5ft of SW swell with a 17-second period and light NE cross-off – clean. But the afternoon? Absolute glass. The wind drops to 3 mph from the SW, going glassy, with 6.9ft of SW swell at 16 seconds. The energy is 2093. That’s a magic window for a late session.

The run continues through Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th with manageable swells in the 5.2ft to 7.2ft range, good cross-off winds, and solid period. Sunday the 16th morning is clean with a 5.6ft SW swell and light offshore NW wind.

Then Monday the 17th morning? Total glass. The wind is dead calm, 0 mph, with 8.2ft of WSW swell at 13 seconds. Energy is 1974. The guidance says excellent for experienced surfers, and on a reef in glassy conditions, that’s as good as it gets.

The consistency holds through Tuesday the 18th and then Wednesday the 19th starts to see the winds go a bit sketchy again. We fade out into poor, choppy conditions from Thursday the 20th afternoon through the morning, with onshore winds and dropping energy.

But hold on – Friday the 21st morning throws a wildcard. Glassy conditions with a slight air, 8.2ft of SSW swell at 14 seconds, and energy at 2757. Then Friday afternoon is massive: 11.5ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, glassy wind, and energy at 6037. That’s the biggest energy reading of the whole run. It’s marked as favorable for wind and tide, but it’s a *big* swell for the reef. That’s strictly for the experienced crew, and there might be a crowd as it’s sometimes busy there.

So, the standout window? That Friday afternoon, August 7th, and then the Thursday/Friday run of August 12th and 13th with those clean, long-period swells. And keep a weather eye on that Friday the 21st for a potential monster day if you’ve got the skill for it. The rest of the week has plenty of rideable days, but those are the real highlights.

Rust

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