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Conditions at Kleinmond in January
January: The Cape Doctor Blows Summer Aside
January at Kleinmond is a tale of persistent south-easterly wind. The Cape Doctor blows onshore 88% of the time, with ESE (19%) and SE (19%) dominating, alongside a strong SSE component (14%). The swell - primarily long-period SW (33%) and SSW (21%) at 11.1s - packs a punch with average heights around 7ft (2.1m), but the wind-affected surface turns the beach into a choppy, lumpy mess. A rare NNE or NNW offshore light breeze will occasionally flatten the sea and unveil the clean potential of the S/SSW groundswell, but with ideal wind clocking in at only 12%, patience is a virtue. Water sits at a warm 19°C (66°F) and air temps often exceed 25°C, making it a gorgeous beach day - just not, for the most part, a great surf day.
Average Spot conditions at Kleinmond in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kleinmond during January. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Kleinmond for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kleinmond for January. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Kleinmond.