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Kleinemonde Surf Forecast
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Kleinemonde surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 21 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
18.0° C
(Which is 3.9°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 Friday (May 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kleinemonde in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 22nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 25th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 28th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
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 21°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thu 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | |
96 | 81 | 73 | 335 | 188 | 352 | 290 | 209 | 331 | 205 | 377 | 384 | 1351 | 816 | 609 | 309 | 792 | 647 | 803 | 1970 | 1713 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:41AM1.19m | 8:36PM1.24m | 8:57AM1.08m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:36AM0.46m | 1:57PM0.40m | 2:57AM0.55m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — |
 | 5:15 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 |
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Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
20 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 179 | 100 | 86 | 57 | 188 | 352 | 290 | 209 | 331 | 205 | 377 | 314 | 1351 | 816 | 609 | 309 | 792 | 647 | 494 | 1970 | 1713 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | SSW 16 | ENE 6 | SE 11 | SSW 18 | ENE 4 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 96 | 81 | 73 | 98 | 85 | 58 | 48 | 27 | 93 | 99 | 85 | 384 | 126 | 54 | 22 | 103 | 8 | 19 | 803 | 15 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | E 13 | E 12 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | SE 13 | E 11 | SSE 12 | S 6 | SSW 16 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 59 | 115 | 103 | 147 | 40 | 42 | 56 | 77 | 16 | 87 | 17 | 54 | 35 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 21 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | E 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 39 | 77 | 335 | 183 | 152 | — | — | 8 | 19 | 59 | 121 | 215 | 7 | 43 | 58 | 46 | — | 3 | 24 | 23 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 125 | 130 | 0 | 128 | 131 | 0 | 8 | 143 | 8 | 134 | 132 | 0 | 135 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 377 | 8 | 8 | 143 |
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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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