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Kleinmond surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 03 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (May 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kleinmond in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 3rd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 5th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 5th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kleinmond over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | WSW 13 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | |
674 | 2265 | 889 | 1445 | 1556 | 1084 | 1714 | 4727 | 4274 | 2267 | 1642 | 1492 | 248 | 282 | 460 | 1469 | 1469 | 1057 | 440 | 743 | 721 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 4:12PM1.40m | 4:18AM1.42m | 4:43PM1.34m | 4:49AM1.34m | 5:16PM1.28m | 5:22AM1.26m | 5:55PM1.20m | 6:00AM1.17m | 6:42PM1.13m | 6:49AM1.09m | 7:47PM1.09m | 8:02AM1.02m | 9:09PM1.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:03AM0.16m | 10:13PM0.28m | 10:33AM0.22m | 10:44PM0.34m | 11:03AM0.29m | 11:16PM0.42m | 11:37AM0.37m | 11:54PM0.50m | 12:17PM0.44m | 00:43AM0.58m | 1:09PM0.51m | 1:57AM0.63m | 2:22PM0.55m | 3:33AM0.62m | |||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
— | — | 9 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 |
18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | S 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 585 | 107 | 889 | 1445 | 189 | 1084 | 921 | 505 | 3218 | 309 | 272 | 899 | 248 | 242 | 128 | 1469 | 1469 | 1057 | 440 | 743 | 721 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | SSE 10 | WSW 14 | SSW 12 | SE 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | SE 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SSE 19 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 15 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 674 | 33 | 384 | 198 | 6 | 161 | 525 | 79 | 361 | 186 | 90 | 215 | 233 | 282 | 307 | 68 | 248 | 147 | 365 | 244 | 175 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 13 | S 13 | — | SSE 12 | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | — | W 20 | SW 17 | WSW 15 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 77 | 19 | 171 | 3 | — | 14 | 51 | — | 208 | — | 7 | 43 | 142 | 98 | 460 | 61 | 162 | 172 | 77 | 147 | 127 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 14 | NNW 4 | — | WSW 13 | — | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | E 4 | SSE 8 | E 4 | SE 12 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | — | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | 510 | 2265 | 23 | — | 1556 | — | 1714 | 4727 | 4274 | 2267 | 1642 | 1492 | 10 | 273 | 10 | 700 | 60 | 169 | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 17 | 27 | 17 | 49 | 10 | 16 | 350 | 16 | 206 | 1000 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 109 |
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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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