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Kleinmond surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 29 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
16.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Kleinmond surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,376 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period with SW swell.
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 31) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period. 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 Friday (May 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 31st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 29th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kleinmond over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the E by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | |
2859 | 2063 | 1083 | 813 | 899 | 798 | 734 | 553 | 702 | 1597 | 1514 | 1388 | 460 | 757 | 1354 | 760 | 524 | 389 | 297 | 134 | 532 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 2:19PM1.32m | 2:22AM1.41m | 2:52PM1.35m | 2:56AM1.41m | 3:25PM1.36m | 3:30AM1.40m | 3:59PM1.36m | 4:04AM1.38m | 4:34PM1.34m | 4:38AM1.33m | 5:10PM1.32m | 5:14AM1.28m | 5:48PM1.29m | 5:52AM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:20PM0.34m | 8:44AM0.21m | 8:54PM0.32m | 9:16AM0.20m | 9:28PM0.32m | 9:48AM0.21m | 10:02PM0.33m | 10:21AM0.23m | 10:36PM0.36m | 10:54AM0.27m | 11:13PM0.40m | 11:29AM0.30m | 11:52PM0.45m | 12:06PM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 |
 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | 5:40 |
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Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 14 |
15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | S 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 2859 | 2063 | 1083 | 813 | 899 | 798 | 734 | 553 | 702 | 1597 | 27 | 1388 | 460 | 757 | 1354 | 760 | 524 | 389 | 297 | 134 | 532 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | — | 12 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 40 | 31 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 330 | 202 | 123 | 37 | 18 | 18 | 28 | 242 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SSW 13 | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | — | — | WSW 11 | SW 16 | W 10 | S 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 17 | — | — | 12 | 20 | — | — | 38 | 10 | 17 | 14 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 23 | — | 8 | 5 | 6 | 20 | — | — | — | — | 1514 | — | 454 | 256 | 19 | 687 | 335 | 240 | 224 | 177 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 50 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 70 | 206 | 30 | 69 | 30 | 22 | 22 |
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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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