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Kromme Rivermouth Surf Forecast
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Kromme Rivermouth surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 Aug 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kromme Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Kromme Rivermouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kromme Rivermouth in the next 12 days are 7.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 25ft (7.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kromme Rivermouth over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the E by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, near gales from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 475 | 816 | 1282 | 2266 | 2214 | 1218 | 1066 | 764 | 6783 | 2812 | 1764 | 1476 | 2746 | 3055 | 8498 | 22034 | 14860 | 10686 | 8402 | 6217 | 10625 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:37AM 1.20 | 1:27PM 1.20 | 1:45AM 1.31 | 2:18PM 1.36 | 2:31AM 1.43 | 2:57PM 1.50 | 3:09AM 1.52 | 3:31PM 1.61 | 3:41AM 1.58 | 4:02PM 1.69 | 4:12AM 1.60 | 4:31PM 1.72 | 4:40AM 1.59 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:10PM 0.60 | 7:13AM 0.48 | 7:37PM 0.48 | 8:08AM 0.34 | 8:28PM 0.34 | 8:47AM 0.21 | 9:07PM 0.23 | 9:20AM 0.11 | 9:41PM 0.15 | 9:50AM 0.05 | 10:12PM 0.10 | 10:18AM 0.02 | 10:40PM 0.09 | 10:44AM 0.04 | |||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | ||
| Sunset | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape (S)
Offshore wind reported 66 km from Kromme Rivermouth (light winds from the SSW at SHIP2963 66 km from Kromme Rivermouth). 1.0m 9s swell from the ESE with a 0.7m 14s groundswell from the SW and a 0.2m 2s local chop from the SSW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Kromme Rivermouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kromme Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kromme Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kromme Rivermouth 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 (Kromme Rivermouth) 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 Kromme Rivermouth 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.
Kromme Rivermouth is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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