Kleinmond Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cookin' at Kleinmond. We've got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, with some serious power on the horizon if you've got the nerve for it.

We start off with a bit of a slow, messy period from Sunday the 30th through to Wednesday the 2nd of September. The swell is there, between 6ft and 10ft from the SW, but it's got that onshore or cross-onshore wind ruining the party. The wave energy is moderate to strong (965 to 3527), but the surface is just too lumpy and choppy to get excited about. It's one of those stretches where you’re better off waiting.

Then, here’s a little gem. Thursday morning the 3rd of September. The wind goes completely *glass* – dead calm. The swell drops to a cleaner 6ft from the WSW with a 12-second period. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year. The wave energy is moderate (1368). It won’t be perfect for a complete beginner at that size, but for the rest of us, it’s the standout of the first week. Get out there for that morning session.

Don't get caught out on Thursday afternoon, though. The wind swings SE and howls up to 25 mph, turning the sea into a washing machine. That kicks off a long, ugly run right through to Tuesday the 8th of September. The winds are just too strong, blowing 12-25 mph from the east or southeast. The swell is small and weak for most of it, dropping below 3ft at times. This is a full-on dry spell, nearly a week where the surf is a write-off.

We finally get a breather on Wednesday morning the 9th of September. Another glassy morning, with the wind dead calm. The swell is small, only 4ft from the WSW. It’s clean but small. That glassy condition pops up again on Sunday the 13th of September in the morning, with a 5ft SW swell. A solid, clean option for a fun, cruisy session. The energy is there (1116).

Now, for the big news. This is the real standout of the entire outlook. Monday the 14th of September. It’s at the edge of the forecast, so a bit less certain, but if it comes together, brace yourself. The morning sees a clean 10ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period, and light offshore winds. The wave energy is very strong (4272). This is a big, powerful groundswell. At Kleinmond, a long-period swell of this size is going to barrel hard over the reef. This is expert territory only. It’s even bigger in the afternoon, hitting 12ft from the SW with a 16-second period and energy up at 5650. The size and wind look good, but that is a serious amount of water. You need to know what you’re doing, or it’ll eat you alive.

So, to wrap it up: the best windows are the glassy mornings of Thursday the 3rd and Sunday the 13th of September for clean, mid-range waves. The one for the risk-takers and experts is that massive pulse on Monday the 14th of September. The rest of the time, you're fighting the wind.

Stay sharp.
- Rusty

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