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Kleinmond surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
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Kleinmond surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kleinmond sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Kleinmond surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,712 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with SE 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kleinmond in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kleinmond over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed night, light winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WSW 11 | S 8 | SW 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | |
604 | 569 | 1110 | 1056 | 1093 | 1478 | 1240 | 1190 | 911 | 808 | 811 | 796 | 531 | 517 | 627 | 943 | 1359 | 1547 | 1408 | 1211 | 933 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:34PM1.34m | 4:38AM1.33m | 5:10PM1.32m | 5:14AM1.28m | 5:48PM1.29m | 5:52AM1.23m | 6:30PM1.26m | 6:35AM1.17m | 7:18PM1.24m | 7:29AM1.12m | 8:13PM1.24m | 8:37AM1.09m | 9:15PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:21AM0.23m | 10:36PM0.36m | 10:54AM0.27m | 11:13PM0.40m | 11:29AM0.30m | 11:52PM0.45m | 12:06PM0.35m | 00:37AM0.49m | 12:48PM0.39m | 1:31AM0.51m | 1:38PM0.44m | 2:35AM0.50m | 2:38PM0.47m | 3:45AM0.46m | |||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
16 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
604 | 356 | 1110 | 878 | 772 | 448 | 320 | 237 | 911 | 808 | 811 | 796 | 531 | 517 | 627 | 943 | 1359 | 1547 | 1408 | 1211 | 933 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SE 12 | SW 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 6 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
146 | 154 | 151 | 86 | 35 | 33 | 18 | 40 | 169 | 206 | 309 | 479 | 410 | 361 | 347 | 130 | 79 | 30 | 37 | 64 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | SE 12 | SSE 8 | — | SE 11 | NW 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
12 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 69 | 77 | 84 | 10 | — | — | 190 | 6 | — | 60 | 7 | 14 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
111 | 569 | 417 | 1056 | 1093 | 1478 | 1240 | 1190 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 330 | 13 | 233 | 1029 | 234 | 233 | 206 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Overberg? If you are looking for accommodation near Kleinmond, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Overberg, consider staying in Grabouw which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Overberg where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Hermanus which is 23 km (14 miles) away, Stellenbosch, Kayamnandi and Bellville.











