Surf Forecasts:
Kleinmond surf forecast from 29 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, WSW swell with 2,411 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kleinmond in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 1st Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 4th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kleinmond over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2151 | 1699 | 993 | 368 | 791 | 797 | 787 | 531 | 1487 | 1583 | 1276 | 760 | 913 | 860 | 690 | 303 | 188 | 700 | 843 | 734 | 527 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:07PM1.50m | 5:41AM1.38m | 5:58PM1.36m | 6:39AM1.28m | 7:04PM1.21m | 7:58AM1.20m | 8:35PM1.10m | 9:34AM1.19m | 10:19PM1.09m | 10:58AM1.27m | 11:37PM1.16m | 11:58AM1.36m | 00:32AM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:56AM0.20m | 11:26PM0.16m | 11:47AM0.31m | 00:19AM0.29m | 12:52PM0.43m | 1:27AM0.42m | 2:24PM0.52m | 2:58AM0.49m | 4:13PM0.50m | 4:31AM0.48m | 5:34PM0.41m | 5:41AM0.41m | 6:29PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 17 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 22 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 2151 | 1699 | 993 | 368 | 791 | 797 | 787 | 531 | 1487 | 1583 | 1276 | 760 | 722 | 860 | 690 | 303 | 188 | 700 | 843 | 734 | 527 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | ESE 10 | SW 14 | W 12 | W 12 | SE 5 | W 11 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 330 | 131 | 82 | 18 | 153 | 72 | 46 | 7 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 67 | 81 | 75 | 45 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 12 | SW 15 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 13 | SSW 14 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 226 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 65 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 123 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 3 | ESE 10 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | S 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | 43 | 57 | 25 | 90 | 6 | 38 | 31 | 64 | 55 | — | — | — | 913 | — | — | 196 | 138 | 104 | 172 | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 65 | 13 | 206 | 287 | 13 | 206 | 350 | 41 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 350 | 13 | 13 | 547 | 30 | 0 | 43 | 10 |
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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).
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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