Surf Forecasts:
Kleinemonde surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,678 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with S 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kleinemonde in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kleinemonde over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s look at what’s coming up for Kleinemonde.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this 16-day window starts off rough. The first solid stretch, from early Saturday the 5th through Monday the 7th, is a total write-off. Wind is howling onshore, the surf is lumpy, and it’s just not worth paddling out. You’ll want to sit that one out. We’ve got a few days of nothing good to start.
Tuesday the 8th Morning – Finally, a tiny window of hope. The swell drops to a clean 4 ft from the S with a nice 12 second period, and it’s dead glassy. The combined energy is moderate (444), so there’s a little push. It’s a pretty small window though, and by afternoon the wind swings onshore again, chopping it up. This is your best early bet if you can sneak out for a dawny.
Thursday the 10th Afternoon – The swell is still small, 3 ft from the SSW, 13 seconds, but it’s clean with a light cross-off breeze. The wave energy is moderate (594). It’s a marginal call, but if you’re desperate for a slide, it's the most rideable moment in this first week.
Monday the 14th Morning – Now we’re talking. This is the standout for the whole outlook. Swell jumps to a solid 8 ft from the SSW with an 11 second period, delivering strong wave energy (1214). It’s clean with a light cross-off breeze. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – not for beginners, it’s too big. The quality is proper, with that longer period giving you good shape at the beach and point setup.
Wednesday the 16th Morning – Another absolute gem for the crew who can handle it. We’ve got 7 ft from the SW, 13 seconds, and it’s glassy. Glassy! The combined energy is very strong (1940). This is expert territory again, but if you’ve got the skills, the waves are going to be epic. The offshore wind from the W keeps it super clean.
Thursday the 17th Morning – A lesser but still fun option. Swell sits at 5 ft from the SW, 12 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind from the W (16 mph). The energy is moderate (932). It’s clean and manageable for intermediates, a nice follow-up to Wednesday.
After that, the second week gets a bit messy again with onshore winds and lumpy seas, so don’t hold your breath for the 20th – that 15 ft swell is just blown out.
Best on offer: Monday the 14th morning and Wednesday the 16th morning – get out there if you can, because those are the magic windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon morning, light winds from the NNE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 494 | 541 | 469 | 2410 | 4265 | 5130 | 2441 | 1617 | 759 | 336 | 230 | 144 | 76 | 136 | 170 | 122 | 299 | 1193 | 679 | 442 | 330 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:33AM0.98m | 10:51PM1.07m | 12:17PM1.05m | 00:48AM1.17m | 1:30PM1.24m | 1:47AM1.32m | 2:15PM1.43m | 2:29AM1.45m | 2:52PM1.59m | 3:05AM1.55m | 3:25PM1.71m | 3:38AM1.60m | 3:57PM1.77m | 4:09AM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:48PM0.64m | 5:45AM0.59m | 6:29PM0.58m | 7:13AM0.44m | 7:40PM0.41m | 8:01AM0.27m | 8:26PM0.24m | 8:38AM0.13m | 9:03PM0.12m | 9:12AM0.03m | 9:37PM0.03m | 9:42AM-0.03m | 10:08PM-0.00m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 7 |
| kJ | 494 | 541 | 469 | 2410 | 4265 | 5130 | 2441 | 1617 | 759 | 586 | 463 | 144 | 474 | 366 | 322 | 254 | 243 | 1193 | 679 | 442 | 186 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | WSW 11 | E 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | SSE 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 145 | 47 | 52 | 331 | 263 | — | — | — | 123 | 336 | 230 | 93 | 76 | 136 | 170 | 122 | 299 | 211 | 177 | 143 | 251 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | SSW 26 | E 11 | S 13 | — | — | — | SSE 11 | SW 13 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 | S 7 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 49 | — | 67 | 57 | 272 | — | — | — | 164 | 108 | 102 | 26 | 56 | 57 | 18 | 28 | 295 | 100 | 33 | 19 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | W 3 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 291 | 220 | 111 | 90 | 83 | 154 | 506 | 980 | 1047 | — | — | 404 | 747 | 493 | 7 | 14 | 36 | — | 130 | 244 | 330 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 560 | 560 | 141 | 294 | 560 | 394 | 337 | 337 | 8 | 0 | 143 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 130 | 102 | 0 | 159 | 150 | 53 |
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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).
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