Kleinmond 1 (Kleinmond Coast)

Kleinmond 1 (also known as Riet River) is a low-profile, exposed beach-and-point break on the Ndlambe coastline with clean water and small-to-medium to medium wave conditions. The setup is described as having generally consistent surf when the right swell and wind come together. A left-hand wave can break toward the car park, but it’s reported to be fickle. For surfing, June is consistently highlighted as the top month, with south swells working best. West wind is favored, and even light onshore conditions are workable, though the site remains exposed. On bigger swells (reported around 5–6 ft), outgoing rips become a serious hazard, especially where a deep channel interacts with waves and rocks. For wave-kiting, the spot is characterized as wave-oriented and best in south-west frontal wind directions (SSW, SW, WSW). A wide sandy area supports launching, but strong currents and rip tides—particularly near the river mouth and rocky sections—require experience with wave and current conditions. Access is controlled through a private residential village: visitors must park outside and walk roughly 300 meters to reach the beach. There are no lifeguards, and hazards reported include rocks, currents/rips, and shark risk. Riders should plan around swell size, keep a cautious eye on outgoing flows, and follow the village access rules and conservancy/respect guidance.