Kleinmond Surf Break

Kleinmond Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.34° S 19.00° E

Issued: 7 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Kleinmond sea temperature is
15.0° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Kleinmond surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kleinmond surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,750 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kleinmond in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 4th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 4th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kleinmond over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The next 16 days at Kleinmond start off with some clean, smaller surf, but the real story is a big pulse of energy coming through next week. The combined swell energy is moderate right now, but we see it building to strong (735) by Sunday morning, then hitting a very strong peak (1319 to 1455) around Monday and Tuesday next week. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off right now, this Saturday morning, July 4th. The swell is a modest 3ft from the SE, with a long 13-second period. That’s a groundswell, and it’s lining up nicely with Kleinmond’s optimum SSE direction. The wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW, making for clean, glassy conditions. This is a nice one to get the weekend started, with combined energy at 448 (moderate). The reef will be handling that long period well. Just be aware crowds are possible here.

Sunday morning, July 5th, picks up a bit. We’re looking at 5ft from the W, but the period drops to 8 seconds – a shorter period windswell. Still, the wind is light offshore from the NW, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy jumps to 735 (strong).

Monday, July 6th, is where things get interesting. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-shore wind and 7ft from the WSW, but the afternoon is the standout. Monday afternoon: glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze from the SW, a solid 6ft swell from the SW, and a long 13-second period. The combined energy is a very strong 1513. This is the best on offer for the first week – clean, powerful, and a great size for intermediates.

Tuesday, July 7th, is also excellent. Glassy conditions all day, with 7ft from the SW on a 12-second period. That’s pushing into the overhead range, so it’s more for the experienced crew. The combined energy sits around 1373 to 1455 (very strong).

Wednesday, July 8th, the wind swings onshore, and the swell bumps up to 8ft to 10ft. The combined energy hits 3062, then 3655, but the cross-onshore wind makes it choppy. This is one for the experts only, and honestly, the conditions are poor. It might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Thursday, July 9th, through Saturday, July 11th, the wind stays onshore or cross-shore, messing up the quality. The swell is still big, between 6ft and 8ft, but the energy is high. It’s not a good time to paddle out.

We get a break on Sunday, July 12th. The morning is glassy again, with a 3ft swell from the S and a 11-second period. Combined energy is 585 (moderate). Clean and small – a good recovery session.

The next true standout is a week away. On Monday, July 13th, we have glassy conditions with a 3ft to 3ft swell from the SSW on a 13-second period. Combined energy is around 329 to 351 (weak to moderate). It’s clean, but small.

Then we get another big pulse. On Thursday, July 16th, the swell is predicted to be a massive 15ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The combined energy is astronomical (6983 to 7557). This is too big for Kleinmond. The forecast says the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is too big for this break. This is a giant, expert-only groundswell, and even then, it’s suspect.

Friday, July 17th, is similar: 13ft from the SSW with a 15-second period. Combined energy is 9813. Again, too big for this spot.

The last day in the window, Sunday, July 19th, looks promising again. A glassy morning with 5ft from the SSW on a 12-second period, combined energy of 1048 (strong). This is a good size, clean, and a solid way to cap off the forecast.

The Pick: Monday afternoon, July 6th, and Tuesday, July 7th. Clean, glassy conditions, solid 6ft to 7ft SW groundswell, and very strong energy. That’s the best of the lot.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Fri
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SE
13
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.4
W
8
1.3
WSW
9
2.2
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
11
1.8
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
224
196
221
346
247
264
1294
1274
1021
1341
1315
1298
2108
2221
3631
2111
2278
1634
1192
1032
1030
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
5
N
10
ENE
5
SW
5
ENE
0
W
5
SSW
5
NW
10
E
25
SE
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
E
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
5:35AM1.32m
6:05PM1.41m
6:13AM1.27m
6:43PM1.39m
6:57AM1.21m
7:26PM1.36m
7:50AM1.16m
8:19PM1.33m
8:58AM1.11m
9:25PM1.30m
10:19AM1.11m
10:42PM1.31m
11:40AM1.16m
Low Tide
11:38PM0.34m
11:44AM0.24m
00:15AM0.36m
12:18PM0.28m
00:58AM0.37m
12:59PM0.34m
1:48AM0.39m
1:48PM0.41m
2:49AM0.41m
2:51PM0.47m
4:04AM0.40m
4:11PM0.49m
5:23AM0.36m
5:36PM0.46m
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clear
clear
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7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:49
 mm
Temp °C
13
16
18
14
17
19
16
17
19
16
17
18
15
17
17
13
13
14
13
14
16
Feels °C
9
12
13
10
13
14
13
14
17
15
16
17
15
15
14
9
8
9
8
9
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SE
13
0.8
SE
13
1.4
WSW
9
1.1
W
8
1.3
WSW
9
2.2
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
11
1.8
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
Energy kJ
224
196
199
297
157
264
1294
1274
1021
1341
1315
1298
2108
2221
3631
2111
2278
1634
1192
1032
1030
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
11
0.8
WSW
8
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.5
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
1.4
W
11
1.1
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
SW
20
1.2
SW
17
1.4
S
9
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
14
0.4
W
13
Energy kJ
125
86
221
346
215
193
66
44
492
300
58
84
241
841
299
5
16
55
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
10
0.6
SE
12
0.6
SE
12
0.5
SE
12
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
8
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SW
22
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
112
69
50
124
116
69
12
1
31
30
10
73
10
10
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
8
0.9
WNW
7
1.3
W
8
1.4
W
8
0.8
SE
4
1
ESE
4
1.3
ESE
5
1.6
SE
6
1.9
ESE
6
1.9
ESE
6
1.7
ESE
6
Energy kJ
206
97
219
247
24
43
72
160
227
244
197
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
16
0
0
0
0
0
16
24
22
22
22
13
22
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
4
5
9
8
9
6
5
5
8
5
8
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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.

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