Kleinmond surf break

Kleinmond surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 SAST
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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
16.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (May 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kleinmond in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 21st May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 27th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kleinmond over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
8
1.2
SSE
8
0.7
SW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
16
2.4
SW
13
2.2
WSW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
2.3
SW
12
3
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
253
175
166
136
314
375
427
736
600
403
975
260
1284
1961
1831
1866
1622
1098
1013
1447
2291
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
5
NNE
15
WNW
20
W
15
NW
15
W
5
SSW
5
E
10
E
10
SE
10
ENE
5
S
10
SE
10
E
5
ENE
0
SW
10
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
10
W
15
WSW
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:10PM1.40m
6:30AM1.31m
7:12PM1.33m
7:37AM1.19m
8:23PM1.28m
8:56AM1.10m
9:39PM1.26m
10:19AM1.08m
10:48PM1.28m
11:29AM1.11m
11:45PM1.31m
12:24PM1.17m
00:31AM1.34m
1:07PM1.22m
Low Tide
00:24AM0.32m
12:48PM0.29m
1:33AM0.41m
1:52PM0.39m
2:55AM0.47m
3:06PM0.46m
4:18AM0.46m
4:22PM0.48m
5:28AM0.42m
5:28PM0.47m
6:21AM0.36m
6:22PM0.44m
7:03AM0.30m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:44
5:43
Temp °C
21
19
19
20
16
18
18
16
18
19
17
19
19
16
19
21
17
18
19
16
15
20
19
17
18
14
17
17
16
16
17
16
19
18
15
18
21
16
14
14
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
8
0.8
SE
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.6
SW
11
0.9
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.6
SW
14
1.1
SW
10
1.6
SW
16
2.4
SW
13
2.2
WSW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
2.3
SW
12
3
SW
12
Energy kJ
103
175
93
82
101
53
123
736
600
403
975
234
1284
1961
1831
1866
1622
1098
1013
1447
2291
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.8
SW
15
0.3
SW
18
0.9
SW
13
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.6
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
91
95
166
116
314
375
427
58
25
301
50
249
33
30
29
27
31
15
9
3
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSE
11
0.6
S
7
0.4
SW
20
0.5
S
6
0.6
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.2
SSE
9
0.4
SW
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.7
SW
16
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
56
46
33
136
19
79
117
9
94
19
16
260
9
9
8
9
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
8
0.3
WNW
2
0.5
WNW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
SSE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.4
SE
3
0.3
SE
6
0.5
WNW
3
0.9
WSW
5
Energy kJ
253
1
5
11
5
21
4
2
5
6
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
Distance (km)
13
0
10
43
0
0
16
10
13
13
13
0
13
17
16
0
0
0
16
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
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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.

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