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Kleinemonde surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
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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
18.8° C
(Which is 2.6°C colder than average for this time of year)Kleinemonde surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 3,428 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SW 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kleinemonde over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu morning, strong winds from the W by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | |
451 | 610 | 522 | 259 | 259 | 418 | 928 | 952 | 400 | 1092 | 827 | 1953 | 2440 | 3019 | 3350 | 2829 | 2369 | 1753 | 1396 | 973 | 391 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:51PM1.38m | 3:58AM1.46m | 4:23PM1.38m | 4:30AM1.44m | 4:56PM1.37m | 5:02AM1.40m | 5:31PM1.34m | 5:34AM1.35m | 6:07PM1.31m | 6:10AM1.29m | 6:48PM1.27m | 6:50AM1.23m | 7:36PM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:40AM0.20m | 9:48PM0.28m | 10:12AM0.20m | 10:21PM0.29m | 10:44AM0.21m | 10:54PM0.32m | 11:16AM0.24m | 11:29PM0.37m | 11:51AM0.27m | 00:07AM0.42m | 12:28PM0.31m | 00:50AM0.48m | 1:09PM0.36m | 1:44AM0.52m | |||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 11 | 26 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 17 |
17 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | ENE 7 | E 8 | SW 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 |
451 | 610 | 522 | 259 | 259 | 418 | 37 | 42 | 400 | 1092 | 425 | 1953 | 247 | 3019 | 3350 | 2829 | 2369 | 1753 | 1396 | 973 | 391 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | S 13 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | S 10 |
56 | 37 | 114 | 77 | 63 | 60 | 35 | 3 | 22 | 218 | 653 | 451 | — | 169 | 133 | 154 | 193 | 123 | 136 | 180 | 268 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | ESE 8 | S 14 | S 14 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | SE 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | E 11 | SW 13 |
2 | — | 35 | 150 | 146 | 11 | 47 | — | 2 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | 104 | 34 | 103 | 54 | 82 | 134 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 7 | — | SSE 9 | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | W 5 | — | NE 3 |
34 | 92 | 180 | — | — | — | 928 | 952 | 173 | — | 827 | — | 2440 | — | — | — | — | 20 | 93 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 143 | 143 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 235 | 340 | 131 | 130 | 235 | 102 | 131 | 268 | 199 | 341 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 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.











