Kleinmond Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The next 16 days at Kleinmond start off with some clean, smaller surf, but the real story is a big pulse of energy coming through next week. The combined swell energy is moderate right now, but we see it building to strong (735) by Sunday morning, then hitting a very strong peak (1319 to 1455) around Monday and Tuesday next week. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off right now, this Saturday morning, July 4th. The swell is a modest 3ft from the SE, with a long 13-second period. That’s a groundswell, and it’s lining up nicely with Kleinmond’s optimum SSE direction. The wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW, making for clean, glassy conditions. This is a nice one to get the weekend started, with combined energy at 448 (moderate). The reef will be handling that long period well. Just be aware crowds are possible here.

Sunday morning, July 5th, picks up a bit. We’re looking at 5ft from the W, but the period drops to 8 seconds – a shorter period windswell. Still, the wind is light offshore from the NW, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy jumps to 735 (strong).

Monday, July 6th, is where things get interesting. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-shore wind and 7ft from the WSW, but the afternoon is the standout. Monday afternoon: glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze from the SW, a solid 6ft swell from the SW, and a long 13-second period. The combined energy is a very strong 1513. This is the best on offer for the first week – clean, powerful, and a great size for intermediates.

Tuesday, July 7th, is also excellent. Glassy conditions all day, with 7ft from the SW on a 12-second period. That’s pushing into the overhead range, so it’s more for the experienced crew. The combined energy sits around 1373 to 1455 (very strong).

Wednesday, July 8th, the wind swings onshore, and the swell bumps up to 8ft to 10ft. The combined energy hits 3062, then 3655, but the cross-onshore wind makes it choppy. This is one for the experts only, and honestly, the conditions are poor. It might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Thursday, July 9th, through Saturday, July 11th, the wind stays onshore or cross-shore, messing up the quality. The swell is still big, between 6ft and 8ft, but the energy is high. It’s not a good time to paddle out.

We get a break on Sunday, July 12th. The morning is glassy again, with a 3ft swell from the S and a 11-second period. Combined energy is 585 (moderate). Clean and small – a good recovery session.

The next true standout is a week away. On Monday, July 13th, we have glassy conditions with a 3ft to 3ft swell from the SSW on a 13-second period. Combined energy is around 329 to 351 (weak to moderate). It’s clean, but small.

Then we get another big pulse. On Thursday, July 16th, the swell is predicted to be a massive 15ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The combined energy is astronomical (6983 to 7557). This is too big for Kleinmond. The forecast says the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is too big for this break. This is a giant, expert-only groundswell, and even then, it’s suspect.

Friday, July 17th, is similar: 13ft from the SSW with a 15-second period. Combined energy is 9813. Again, too big for this spot.

The last day in the window, Sunday, July 19th, looks promising again. A glassy morning with 5ft from the SSW on a 12-second period, combined energy of 1048 (strong). This is a good size, clean, and a solid way to cap off the forecast.

The Pick: Monday afternoon, July 6th, and Tuesday, July 7th. Clean, glassy conditions, solid 6ft to 7ft SW groundswell, and very strong energy. That’s the best of the lot.

Rusty.

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