Kleinmond tides today
- Tide now 1.8 ft ↑ rising · high 4:53 am (2.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:40–4:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 7.1 ft · 64 °F moderate · 13.2 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 58 °F from the NE, gusts 10 · clear
- Surf today 5.4–8.3 ft Very good day · 8/10 · 6:00–7:36 pm
- Sun 5:46 am–7:10 pm 13 h 24 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 11:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:23 pm
Today in Kleinmond there are high tides at 4:53 am (2.2 ft) and 5:09 pm (2.3 ft) and low tides at 10:57 am and 11:28 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:53 am. The sun rises at 5:46 am and sets at 7:10 pm: 13 h 24 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:23 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:06 am to 4:06 am and from 2:38 pm to 4:38 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 7.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (4 mph). Clear, 58 °F.
Fishing in Kleinmond today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:09 pm, coefficient 85
- Major period 2:38–4:38 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and 7.9 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm, combines the 5:09 pm high tide, a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:50 am to 5:50 am, with the 4:53 am high tide, a major period, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 10:50 pm to 11:50 pm, with the 11:28 pm low tide and moonrise.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic horse mackerel, salema, albacore and thornback ray. What you can catch
Beach day in Kleinmond
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Low tide at 10:57 am: more sand
- Dangerous for swimming: 8.3 ft waves every 13 s; high rip current risk
- UV 11 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 8.3 ft
8.3 ft waves every 13 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 64 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:57 am
Low tide at 10:57 am and 11:28 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:53 am and 5:09 pm.
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Tides in Kleinmond
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 4:53 am 2.2 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 10:57 am -2.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:09 pm 2.3 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 11:28 pm -2.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 10 min to high tide at 4:53 am.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 4:53 am high tide and 85 for the 5:09 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.5 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on March 20 (3.1 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (-3.0 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 106, 5.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 23, 1.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:46 am · 7:10 pm | High tide 4:53 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 10:57 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 5:09 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 11:28 pm · -2.2 ft | Coef. 92 | 86% | Major periods 2:06 am · 2:38 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:45 am · 7:11 pm | High tide 5:41 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 11:49 am · -1.7 ft | High tide 6:01 pm · 1.8 ft | — | Coef. 77 | 77% | Major periods 3:10 am · 3:42 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:44 am · 7:12 pm | Low tide 12:22 am · -1.7 ft | High tide 6:40 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 12:58 pm · -1.3 ft | High tide 7:04 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 60 | 66% | Major periods 4:14 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:43 am · 7:13 pm | Low tide 1:34 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 7:56 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 2:37 pm · -1.0 ft | High tide 8:31 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 46 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:42 am · 7:14 pm | Low tide 3:08 am · -1.1 ft | High tide 9:34 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 4:19 pm · -1.1 ft | High tide 10:20 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 45 | 44% | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:32 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:41 am · 7:15 pm | Low tide 4:35 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 11:01 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 5:35 pm · -1.4 ft | High tide 11:41 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 56 | 33% | Major periods 6:57 am · 7:20 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:40 am · 7:15 pm | Low tide 5:41 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 12:01 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 6:29 pm · -1.8 ft | — | Coef. 62 | 23% | Major periods 7:43 am · 8:05 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Kleinmond has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.9 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Kleinmond
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.5 ft
- Significant7.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest14 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 14 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 14 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 8.3 ft with a period of 13 s, from the southwest (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 65.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.8 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:42 am (local time).
Surf in Kleinmond today
Surf today
Very good- 5.4–8.3 ft surf at the shore, big
- Big surf (8.3 ft): for experienced surfers
- 7.3 ft swell at 10 s from the southwest, average
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:28 pm)
Big surf: for experienced surfers only. If in doubt, stay on the beach.
- Light: First light 5:19 am · sunrise 5:46 am · sunset 7:10 pm · last light 7:36 pm
- Tide: high 4:53 am (2.2 ft), low 10:57 am (-2.1 ft), high 5:09 pm (2.3 ft) and low 11:28 pm (-2.2 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 63.5 °F–64.9 °F: a 3/2 fullsuit.
- Energy: 1,006 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 pm to 7:36 pm, has a good size and glassy water, though with big surf. 5:19 am to 9:00 am can also work, with a good size and glassy water, though with big surf.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Kleinmond today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (10:57 am): little current from 10:30 am to 11:20 am
- 8.0 ft swell at 11 s from the southwest: heavy surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.6 mph current toward the west-northwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: high tide 4:53 am (4:30–5:10 am), low tide 10:57 am (10:30–11:20 am), high tide 5:09 pm (4:50–5:30 pm) and low tide 11:28 pm (11:00 pm–12:00 am)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 8.0 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 63.5–64.9 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:36 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 11:23 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 12:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and the sun high, though with a big swell and current. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 5:50 pm, with slack water at high tide and light wind, though with a big swell and current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Weather in Kleinmond
Now in Kleinmond
- Low / high
- 58 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 7%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.06 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 60° | 58° | 64° | 80° | 85° | 79° | 71° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NE | 4 NE | 4 NNE | 1 NE | 4 S | 6 S | 4 SE | 3 ENE |
| Gusts | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 8 |
| Waves | 5.8 ft | 6.8 ft | 7.7 ft | 8.2 ft | 8.2 ft | 8.0 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 58° 4 NE 6.8 ft
- 6:00 am 64° 4 NNE 7.7 ft
- 9:00 am 80° 1 NE 8.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 4 S 8.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 6 S 8.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 4 SE 7.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 3 ENE 7.4 ft
- 12:00 am 64° 3 E 7.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 58 / 85 °F | 6 mph ESE | 8.3 ft | 4:53 am · 5:09 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 59 / 78 °F | 8 mph ESE | 7.1 ft | 5:41 am · 6:01 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 63 / 78 °F | 8 mph SE | 6.8 ft | 6:40 am · 7:04 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 60 / 69 °F | 11 mph SSE | 7.3 ft | 7:56 am · 8:31 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 55 / 72 °F | 10 mph SE | 6.6 ft | 9:34 am · 10:20 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 71 °F | 10 mph S | 5.9 ft | 11:01 am · 11:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 58 / 87 °F | 8 mph NW | 5.9 ft | 12:01 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 74 °F | 17 mph WNW | 7.0 ft | 12:35 am · 12:46 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 61 / 74 °F | 10 mph SSE | 6.7 ft | 1:17 am · 1:24 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 85 °F | 6 mph ESE | 5.9 ft | 1:53 am · 1:58 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 64 / 75 °F | 22 mph NW | 7.5 ft | 2:25 am · 2:30 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 64 °F | 12 mph NW | 12 ft | 2:56 am · 3:01 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 65 °F | 9 mph WSW | 11 ft | 3:26 am · 3:32 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 68 °F | 12 mph SE | 8.4 ft | 3:57 am · 4:03 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 59° / 78° 7.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 63° / 78° 6.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 60° / 69° 7.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 55° / 72° 6.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 57° / 71° 5.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 58° / 87° 5.9 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 62° / 74° 7.0 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+14.5 °F; normal high: 71 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:42 am (local time).
The sun in Kleinmond
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:48 am
- Full dark 8:08 pm
- Civil dawn 5:19 am
- Civil dusk 7:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:28 pm (69° high)
- Daylight 13 h 24 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:36 pm
- Full dark 8:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,828 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kleinmond
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:06–4:06 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:38–4:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:24–8:24 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 10:53–11:53 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 10:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Kleinmond
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,050 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 2.1 mi.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Kleinmond) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,050 ft
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.65 mi
- 164 ft deep2.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,050 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.35 mi and 66 ft at 0.65 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near KleinmondTides nearby
- Betty’s Bay7.0 mi
- Hermanus13 mi
- Somerset West21 mi
- Gansbaai25 mi
- Pearly Beach35 mi
- Simon's Town36 mi
- Muizenberg36 mi
Kleinmond at a glance
- Town or city of about 7,948 people. Coordinates: 34.339° S, 19.034° E.
- It is 45 mi southeast of Cape Town, the main place in Western Cape. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Cape Town.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about KleinmondQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kleinmond?
Today in Kleinmond there are high tides at 4:53 am (2.2 ft) and 5:09 pm (2.3 ft) and low tides at 10:57 am and 11:28 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Kleinmond?
At 7:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kleinmond?
At 5:45 am. First light comes at 4:47 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:06–4:06 am, Minor 7:24–8:24 am, Major 2:38–4:38 pm, Minor 10:53–11:53 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kleinmond?
Mainly clear, from 58 °F to 85 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kleinmond?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 7.1 ft waves with a period of 13.2 s from the southwest. The water is 63.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kleinmond?
The best time to visit Kleinmond is from November to March: highs of 72 °F to 77 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 10 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).