Kleinemonde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Kleinemonde.

Looks like we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but hold tight because the back half of the week is where it’s at. The first few days are pretty average with onshore winds and choppy, messy conditions, but by Sunday the 17th, things start to turn.

The standout is going to be Monday afternoon the 17th and Tuesday morning the 18th. For Kleinemonde, a beach and point setup, we’re looking at a clean 5ft to 5ft SW swell rolling in with a nice long period of 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and with clean cross-offshore winds, it’s gonna be glassy and lined up. The combined wave energy is pumping hard – 864 on Monday and 765 on Tuesday morning – so there’s plenty of grunt behind those waves. This is solid intermediate territory, not too big, but with that period, the waves will have shape and power. The water temp is sitting at 61°F, which is a whopping 7° colder than average for this time of year, so you’ll want a good 4/3 or at least a solid steamer – it’s unusually chilly.

Wednesday the 19th keeps the good run going with a bit more size – 7ft SSW swell in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, still with clean cross-off winds and moderate wave energy in the 1200s. It’s getting a bit bigger now, so it’s still fine for intermediates but could be pushing it for beginners.

Now, Saturday the 22nd... we’ve got a massive pulse. 13ft to 15ft SSW swell, with a period stretching to 15 seconds. The combined energy is off the charts – 4275 to 10050. That’s serious, heavy water. This is for experts only. The wind is cross-offshore and clean, but that size at a spot like Kleinemonde will be a beast. If you’re not solid, stay on the beach and watch.

After that, the swell drops back but stays active through the 25th and 26th with 7ft to 8ft SW groundswell, still with clean conditions. By the 28th, it’s fading and the wind starts to howl again, making it less appealing.

The early part of the run (14th-16th) is a write-off – onshore winds, chop, and small weak swell. Better to save your energy for the 17th onwards.

If you can only pick one session, make it Tuesday morning the 18th – clean, glassy, 5ft, and that 14-second period. It’s the sweet spot.

Keep an eye on that big Saturday swell if you’re an expert, but for most of us, the middle of next week is the go.

Rusty.

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