Kleinmond Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Kleinmond over the next couple of weeks.

The water's sitting at 58°F, which is a bit colder than what we'd normally expect for this time of year. Don't let that put you off though, if you've got a decent suit, you'll be fine.

The real standout is Thursday the 13th. We've got a solid 8ft swell from the SW, with a long period of 17 seconds pushing a heap of energy into the reef (3087). The wind is a light NE breeze, blowing clean cross-offshore. It's set up for excellent surf, but only for the experienced crew. The water's a bit cold, but the waves will be well-shaped and powerful. If you're confident, that's your session.

Friday the 14th stays on the boil. The morning is a bit marginal with a 6ft SW swell and a moderate NW cross-off, but the afternoon looks better. The swell drops a touch to 6ft from the WSW, but the wind swings to the west, still cross-off, and the wave energy is still solid (1208). It's another one for the experienced surfers.

Saturday the 15th has a 5ft WSW swell and glassy conditions in the morning, with the wind swinging to a light easterly. The energy is a bit weaker (949), but those clean, glassy waves are a rare treat. The afternoon turns onshore with a southerly, so get out early.

Sunday the 16th sees a building WNW wind, blowing 12 mph, keeping the surf clean but a bit bumpy. The swell is 6ft from the WSW, so it's still rideable, just not as good.

After that, things go pretty quiet. We get a run of poor surf from the 19th through to the 22nd, with strong onshore winds and messy, choppy conditions. The swell energy drops off, and the wind kills it. It's a bit of a dead zone.

Then on the 23rd of August, we get a pulse of energy. A big 10ft SW swell with a 17-second period hits in the morning, pumping 7448 units of energy. But the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the east, which will create a bit of a chop. It's a big, powerful swell, so only for the experts. The afternoon is a write-off with cross-onshore winds.

The 26th of August might be the next window. A 7ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind from the west. It's clean, and the energy is there (1870). That one could be a good session for the experienced surfers.

So, to sum it up: Thursday the 13th is the pick of the bunch. Friday the 14th is a solid second. The weekend of the 15th and 16th has clean windows, but the real juice is mid-week. The rest is a bit of a gamble. Keep your eyes on the forecasts.

Rusty.

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