Kleiklip
uMhlathuze, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.9m
- Period
- 9.5s
- Wind
- 26 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
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Tide · today
Low · High in 4h405-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
Wednesday
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11 OctSee all 10 days in the app
Days 6–10 for Kleiklip, scored for your board.
About Kleiklip
Kleiklip is a reef break over mixed in uMhlathuze, South Africa. It's at its best on swells from the SSW / S / SSE with light offshore winds from the N / W / WNW, around mid to high tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- mid,high
- Best swell direction
- SSW, S, SSE, SE, ESE, E
- Best wind direction
- N, W, WNW, NW, NNW
Kleiklip surf FAQ
Is Kleiklip good for beginners?+
Kleiklip is a reef break over mixed, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Kleiklip?+
Different days call for different boards. Kleiklip handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Kleiklip?+
Kleiklip tends to work best around mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Kleiklip?+
Look for from the SSW / S / SSE with light offshore winds from the N / W / WNW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.