Kleinmond - surf spot statistics

Kleinmond, South Africa, offers consistent surf year-round with a strong prevalence of ground swell, making it a reliable spot for surfers. The best months for optimal conditions are typically from May to August, when ground swell dominates (90% or higher) and swell size peaks, averaging 2.7m to 3.0m. During this period, wind conditions also improve slightly, with good wind days increasing to around 30% in May, June, and July, though bad winds still prevail (69-72%). The larger, cleaner swells in these months are ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. Outside this window, swell size decreases slightly (2.2m-2.4m), and wind conditions worsen, particularly from November to March, when bad wind days reach 85-90%, making sessions more challenging. While Kleinmond is surfable all year, the winter months (May-August) provide the most favorable combination of swell consistency, size, and relatively better wind conditions compared to other times of the year.

December at Kleinmond offers solid surfing conditions with an average swell height of 2.2m and a strong period of 11.6s, indicating powerful, well-spaced waves. The swell primarily arrives from the SW (47.5% of waves over 1.5m) and SSW (10.2% over 1.5m), delivering consistent, clean groundswells. However, only 11% of wind conditions are ideal, with the majority of winds blowing from the SE to ESE (moderate to strong onshore winds at 10-30kph, 15-20% occurrence), which can create chop. Light offshore winds (WNW to NW) are rare (5-7% under 20kph), making pristine days infrequent. Expect a mix of surfable days with some wind-affected sessions, but when conditions align, the SW swell and lighter winds produce excellent, powerful waves for experienced surfers.