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Kleinemonde Surf Forecast
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Kleinemonde surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 23 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Kleinemonde surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kleinemonde sea temperature is
18.4° C
(Which is 3.4°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kleinemonde this week:
The surf forecast for Kleinemonde over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kleinemonde in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 23rd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 29th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 29th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kleinemonde over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | |
352 | 290 | 236 | 250 | 290 | 368 | 416 | 1670 | 841 | 549 | 542 | 811 | 567 | 1505 | 1900 | 1713 | 6552 | 1470 | 2378 | 1449 | 1349 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:00PM1.22m | 10:30AM1.04m | 11:19PM1.25m | 11:50AM1.07m | 00:19AM1.30m | 12:49PM1.14m | 1:06AM1.35m | 1:34PM1.21m | 1:45AM1.40m | 2:12PM1.27m | 2:20AM1.43m | 2:47PM1.33m | 2:54AM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:11PM0.48m | 4:32AM0.57m | 4:34PM0.50m | 5:53AM0.52m | 5:47PM0.48m | 6:50AM0.44m | 6:43PM0.44m | 7:32AM0.37m | 7:28PM0.40m | 8:07AM0.30m | 8:07PM0.35m | 8:39AM0.25m | 8:42PM0.32m | 9:10AM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 |
 | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | 5:12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 352 | 290 | 236 | 250 | 290 | 368 | 416 | 1670 | 841 | 549 | 542 | 811 | 567 | 1505 | 1900 | 1713 | 3162 | 1470 | 2378 | 1449 | 1349 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | E 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 20 | SW 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | SSW 14 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | S 11 |
| kJ | 66 | 33 | 77 | 68 | 88 | 74 | 309 | 104 | 75 | 45 | 30 | 15 | 104 | 344 | 9 | 6 | — | 943 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 17 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 5 | S 8 | — | — | ENE 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 | — |
| kJ | 84 | 56 | 120 | 49 | 31 | 147 | 54 | 35 | 21 | 13 | 27 | 5 | 18 | 25 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 7 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 2 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | WSW 4 | SW 6 | — | — | ENE 7 | NE 5 | WSW 3 | SW 5 | SW 15 | — | — | — | NE 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 30 | 72 | — | 40 | 124 | — | — | 16 | 45 | 9 | 58 | 6552 | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 8 | 88 | 8 | 53 | 143 | 0 | 135 | 132 | 0 | 134 | 150 | 0 | 130 | 134 | 8 | 103 | 199 | 0 | 102 |
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Information about the Kleinemonde Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kleinemonde provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kleinemonde can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kleinemonde 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 (Kleinemonde) 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 Kleinemonde 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 Eastern Cape (South)? If you are looking for accommodation near Kleinemonde, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape (South), consider staying in Port Alfred which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape (South) where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Grahamstown which is 53 km (33 miles) away, Bisho and Fort Beaufort.
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