
Surf Forecasts:
Kleinemonde surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, S swell with 2,155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period with SSW swell.
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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kleinemonde over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, strong winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Wed morning, light winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | S 12 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1415 | 1151 | 712 | 540 | 488 | 273 | 215 | 198 | 128 | 110 | 327 | 252 | 320 | 558 | 1687 | 807 | 614 | 521 | 834 | 1028 | 1077 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 12:18PM0.91m | 00:31AM0.98m | 1:18PM1.06m | 1:21AM1.11m | 1:48PM1.22m | 1:52AM1.25m | 2:13PM1.37m | 2:21AM1.38m | 2:39PM1.52m | 2:49AM1.48m | 3:05PM1.64m | 3:17AM1.56m | 3:32PM1.73m | 3:46AM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:22PM0.75m | 6:58AM0.62m | 7:22PM0.61m | 7:33AM0.47m | 7:53PM0.46m | 7:59AM0.33m | 8:20PM0.32m | 8:25AM0.21m | 8:47PM0.19m | 8:51AM0.10m | 9:14PM0.07m | 9:18AM0.02m | 9:43PM-0.00m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
1415 | 1151 | 712 | 540 | 488 | 273 | 192 | 198 | 579 | 228 | 134 | 252 | 320 | 247 | 1687 | 807 | 614 | 294 | 834 | 1028 | 1077 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 12 | SW 11 | ENE 8 | SW 9 | SSW 15 | ESE 9 | — | — | SSW 12 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 |
224 | 187 | 133 | 108 | 84 | 110 | 118 | 56 | 128 | 110 | 96 | 65 | 183 | 558 | 15 | — | — | 521 | 145 | 94 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | S 19 | SSW 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 11 | SW 11 | E 8 | SW 9 | — | — | — | S 10 | SSW 15 | S 13 | SSE 11 |
— | — | — | — | 26 | — | 7 | 20 | 102 | 59 | 60 | 92 | 33 | 112 | — | — | — | 70 | 434 | 117 | 43 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | — | — | E 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | SW 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 89 | 215 | 574 | 725 | 329 | 327 | — | — | 30 | 263 | 350 | 469 | — | — | 10 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 159 | 231 | 377 | 337 | 8 | 80 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 268 | 337 | 337 | 143 | 88 | 377 | 150 | 0 |
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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.










