Surf Forecasts:
Kleinmond surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 3,948 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kleinmond in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kleinmond over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. The next couple of days are a complete write-off. We're looking at a poor start with strong cross-onshore winds and messy, blown-out surf. You’d be wasting your time paddling out before Sunday.
The real story begins Monday the 7th. The wind swings around light and offshore, cleaning up a 7ft SW groundswell. That's when things get interesting. We’re talking about a proper window here.
The standout of this whole period has to be the Tuesday the 17th afternoon session at Kleinmond. The wind goes offshore, and that SW groundswell pumps in at 8ft with a period of 17 seconds. The energy readings are off the charts, showing just how much power is moving through. The direction is lining up perfectly for the break. This is a day for experienced surfers only. The water’s still around 59°, but none of that will matter when you're in the zone.
Before that, keep an eye on Wednesday the 16th afternoon. There's a clean 6ft SW groundswell with a long 17-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore and light. It’s a promising, less certain option than the Tuesday, but it’s shaping up nicely.
There are a few other smaller pulses in between, but the winds mess them up. The strong SE winds on the 18th (Thursday) push in a big 12ft swell, but it’s predicted to be too big for the break and the cross-onshore wind will chop it all up. You can forget that.
So, mark your calendar for Tuesday the 17th afternoon. That’s your best bet. Monday the 16th afternoon is the back-up. The rest of the time, you might be better off watching the horizon.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 8 | S 8 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1275 | 1052 | 191 | 299 | 444 | 2707 | 3948 | 2269 | 1526 | 1485 | 1247 | 480 | 558 | 140 | 172 | 336 | 277 | 618 | 2708 | 3468 | 2148 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:29PM1.16m | 9:45AM1.03m | 10:28PM1.13m | 11:39AM1.12m | 00:05AM1.21m | 12:48PM1.28m | 1:07AM1.34m | 1:36PM1.45m | 1:53AM1.45m | 2:16PM1.58m | 2:33AM1.53m | 2:52PM1.68m | 3:10AM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:53PM0.54m | 3:14AM0.52m | 3:57PM0.60m | 5:15AM0.49m | 5:55PM0.51m | 6:33AM0.36m | 7:03PM0.35m | 7:24AM0.23m | 7:52PM0.20m | 8:05AM0.12m | 8:32PM0.09m | 8:42AM0.04m | 9:09PM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 11 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 143 | 93 | 191 | 218 | 218 | 2707 | 3948 | 2269 | 1526 | 1485 | 1247 | 480 | 558 | 96 | 172 | 336 | 277 | 496 | 2708 | 3468 | 2148 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 12 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SW 17 | ESE 11 | — | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 19 | 90 | 57 | 56 | 83 | 14 | 3 | — | 101 | 70 | 383 | 42 | 140 | 167 | 44 | 18 | 618 | 22 | — | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 13 | SSW 13 | SW 26 | SW 10 | — | — | — | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | SW 11 | SSE 9 | W 11 | S 8 | SSW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 86 | 18 | 102 | 23 | — | — | — | 38 | 53 | 24 | 22 | 96 | 65 | 21 | 5 | 7 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 1275 | 1052 | 367 | 299 | 444 | 444 | 406 | 415 | 180 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 132 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1513 | 235 | 41 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 222 | 215 |
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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).
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