Kleinemonde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I've been digging through the charts for Kleinemonde (South Africa). Let’s break it down.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, but you’ll need to be patient. The next few days are sloppy with small, weak waves and mostly onshore wind. Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th are write-offs – the swell is there but wind is trash and the water is running 63°F, which is about 5°F colder than normal for this time of year. That is a notable chill, so expect a good hood and boots.

The first real window opens Tuesday morning, the 14th. It’s small – only 2ft from the SSW at 10 seconds – but we get a clean, light offshore wind from the WNW. It’s ordinary at best, but it’s something to paddle out on if you’re desperate.

Wednesday the 15th is tiny, with 1.0ft SSW swell and very weak energy. Clean conditions but barely a ripple.

Now, look ahead to Thursday the 16th. That morning builds to 7ft from the SSW at a long 14 seconds (moderate energy). By afternoon, it’s 6ft from the SW, and the wind goes glassy – absolutely dead flat from the ESE. That is *excellent* for experienced surfers. The waves will have proper shape, long-period groundswell that’s going to wrap around this beach-and-point setup. The point at Kleinemonde should handle that long-period energy well, offering cleaner lines. Standout of the first week right there.

Friday the 17th cranks up – 10ft from the SSW, but that’s too big for this break. Strong offshore wind from the WSW at 28 mph makes it clean but nearly impossible to paddle into. Expert only, and even then it’s a mission.

The following week gets real interesting. Around Wednesday the 22nd, we see 10ft from the SSW with a very long period of 16 seconds (very strong energy). That is a serious groundswell. But again, it’s running cross-on and by afternoon it’s choppy. Too big for the average punter, and the wind kills the quality.

The real highlight of the entire 16-day run? Friday the 24th. Morning brings a clean 7ft SSW groundswell at 15 seconds with light offshore wind from the WSW. The afternoon is even better – 7ft, 15 seconds, and glassy conditions from the east. That’s a dream session. The long period will push through the point with authority, offering smooth, powerful lines. Crowds can sometimes turn up here, so get in early.

Saturday the 25th afternoon is also a beauty: 8ft SSW at 16 seconds, clean and with a gentle cross-off breeze. Excellent for experienced surfers.

For the final days, Sunday the 26th stays good – 7ft to 8ft, clean, but the wind shifts more cross-off as the day goes on. Still solid. Monday the 27th is back to being too big at 10ft for experts only.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a slow burn, but Thursday the 16th afternoon is your first proper standout. After that, Friday the 24th is the true gem – glassy, long-period groundswell, and at 7ft it’s the sweet spot for experienced surfers. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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