Kleinmond Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Kleinmond’s got cooking over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping.

We start off with a bit of a limp start. Saturday the 25th is not the one. We’ve got a 7-ft SW swell pushing in, but the wind’s messing it up. It’s a cross-shore mess, only worth a look if you're desperate. Not for me.

Sunday the 26th is where it gets interesting. First light is the go. Glassy conditions, a clean 7-ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period. That’s a proper runner for a reef break like Kleinmond. The combined energy is a solid 1421, so there’s some push behind it. This is your best early bet. Afternoon sees the wind swing onshore, so get on it early.

Then things go a bit wild. Monday the 27th through Tuesday the 28th is a write-off. We’re talking 8-ft to 12-ft of messy, wind-chopped swell. The energy readings are massive – 3954 and 7282 – but it’s all blown out. That’s not surf, that’s just punishment. For beginners, anything over 5-ft is a handful, and this is way, way over that. Cross-onshore winds over 15 mph are making it lumpy and horrible. If you’re a kiter, this might be your jam. For a paddle surfer? Forget it.

Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th settle down to a small, weak 5-ft to 6-ft SW swell. The energy drops right off (down to 891 and 608). Still, it’s cross-shore wind, so it’s average and gutless. Not worth the drive.

Now, here’s where it gets clean. Friday the 31st of July and Saturday the 1st of August bring a real change. Light offshore winds from the west, and on Saturday afternoon it’s even glassy again. Small, clean waves, about 3-ft to 4-ft. The period is a touch short (11-12 seconds), but with that clean face, it’ll be fun on a longboard or a funboard. Good for a quiet session.

Sunday the 2nd of August morning is a standout. Glassy again, with a 5-ft SW groundswell that’s got some weight. The period jumps to 16 seconds – that’s a proper long-period groundswell. The energy (1864) is solid. For a reef like Kleinmond, that’s going to be smooth, clean, and have some real push. It’s a good window, but the afternoon gets a bit iffy with an onshore breeze.

Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th of August are lovely. Clean cross-offshore winds, a steady 6-ft to 7-ft SW swell. The energy is moderate but the wind is all off. This is classic, clean Kleinmond. The long-period swell from Sunday might still have a little juice, but these are more manageable. Tuesday morning, with a 7-ft swell and an offshore wind, is a very strong contender.

Then we hit a massive change. From Wednesday the 5th of August, it starts ramping up again. By Thursday the 6th through Sunday the 9th, we’re looking at a serious swell event. We’re talking 10-ft to 15-ft SW/WSW groundswell. The energy readings go through the roof – 4621, 6425, 8412. The wind is finally offshore or glassy, so it will be clean. But it is far too big for a standard surfer. Anything over 8-ft is for experts only. The conditions are described as being "wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break." Even if you’re an expert, be careful.

The real standout here is Saturday the 8th of August morning. Glassy conditions, a 10-ft WSW groundswell. The energy is 6333. That is a monster, but for the right crew on a big-wave setup, it could be an exceptional day. But it is serious, serious water. The afternoon is still good, but slightly smaller at 10-ft.

If you’ve got a big-wave gun and the balls to match, the 8th of August is the target. For a more relaxed surfer, your best bet is the Sunday the 26th of July morning, or that run from Friday the 31st through Tuesday the 4th. The long-range stuff is promising but you wouldn't want to bank on it just yet.

Rusty out.

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