Kleinemonde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Kleinemonde over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, things are a bit quiet. The first surf that’s worth paddling out for won’t be until Monday afternoon. That session is looking glassy with a 3ft south-southwest swell, period around 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell with some decent energy (307). Water’s sitting at 62°, which is 5° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a good steamer. That Monday afternoon window is the standout for the start of the week.

Tuesday morning sees a clean 3ft south-southwest swell with a light offshore wind from the west. It’s small but workable, with moderate energy (172). Tuesday afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, so not one to get excited about.

Now, Wednesday the 16th – hold onto your board. The morning is pumping with a 10ft south-southwest swell and a strong cross-offshore wind. That’s some serious energy (2191) – moderate to strong – but it’s going to be too big for most. This is expert-only territory. The afternoon drops to 6ft but the wind goes cross and messy, plus rain. Not worth it.

Thursday the 17th is a write-off. Big swell (8ft and 7ft) but constant onshore wind from the east just ruins it. Friday and Saturday are also plagued by strong onshore winds and rain – just leave the board in the car.

Sunday the 20th brings a bit of relief. The morning has a clean 3ft south-west swell with a light offshore wind from the west, and moderate energy (261). It’s small but clean – a good option for a gentle session. The afternoon gets blown out again.

The following week is mostly poor. Monday the 21st has chest-to-head-high swell but cross-shore winds make it a chop-fest. Tuesday the 22nd has a 7ft south swell with a 15-second period (very long period, best for points or reefs, not so much for the beach break here), but it’s onshore again. Wednesday through Friday is all onshore wind and messy conditions.

Finally, there’s a real gem on Sunday the 27th. The morning session has a clean 5ft south-southwest swell with a 14-second period and a light cross-offshore wind – that’s quality groundswell with good energy (814). The afternoon is glassy, 5ft, 13-second period (604), and looks absolutely beautiful. This is the true standout of the whole outlook. If you can wait, this is the day.

So overall: the first week is mostly blown out or too big. Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning offer some clean but small waves. The real highlight is Sunday the 27th – mark it in your calendar.

Rusty

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