Kleinmond Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right folks, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Kleinmond. Just a heads up, the water temp is sitting at 60°, which is bang on average for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but patience will pay off. Saturday morning the 18th kicks off with a 5ft SW swell, but it’s a bit messy with a cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (657). Not much to write home about. The weekend looks average, with Sunday morning seeing a 6ft WSW swell but the wind is up, making it choppy.

The real standout window opens up on Monday morning the 20th. The wind goes glassy, offshore from the NNW at just 3 mph, and the swell is a clean 6ft from the SW. The energy is moderate (607), but those glassy conditions will make for some silky, clean waves. This is a solid pick for a surf.

Then hold onto your board. Tuesday morning the 21st is a beauty. A 7ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 14 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The energy is strong (1810). This is proper groundswell, so it’ll have plenty of power. For experienced surfers, this is the best of the bunch – bigger, cleaner, and with real punch.

Wednesday the 22nd stays big with a 10ft SW swell, but the wind picks up to a moderate offshore from the NW. That’s still clean, but the size is getting into expert-only territory (energy jumping to 2219). Thursday morning the 23rd sees a 8ft SW swell but the wind shifts onshore, so it’s not as good. Thursday afternoon, the swell jumps to 12ft from the SSW, but the warning is clear: it’s too big for this break.

Friday the 24th is another one for the experienced crew. A 10ft SW swell with a very long 14-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is very strong (3810). That’s a heavy, powerful wave.

The following week has some promise. Sunday the 26th is excellent with a 7ft SSW swell, glassy wind, and very long period (16 seconds). Energy is strong (2429). Monday the 27th keeps the good run going with offshore winds and a solid 7ft SW swell. Wednesday the 29th is a big day again – 10ft WSW swell, with a moderate offshore wind, but that’s expert-only stuff. Thursday the 30th offers a solid 7ft SW swell with clean offshore winds.

The end of the run, on Saturday the 2nd of August, is a real treat. A 4ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is still strong (1267). That’s a long-period swell, so it’ll be a bit more walled up at the beach, but for a reef break like Kleinmond, it’ll be a dream.

So, the standout is Tuesday morning the 21st for the combination of size, period, and glassy wind. For a slightly smaller, equally glassy option, Monday morning the 20th is your best bet. The second week is promising but less certain, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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