Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Keurbooms has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, to be honest, with some real promise if you’re patient and pick your windows carefully.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start this first weekend. The surf is on the smaller side, and the wind isn’t doing us any favors with onshore conditions all day Saturday. You’re looking at a combined energy of 673, which is just weak to moderate, and it’s not worth paddling out for.

Things finally get interesting as we head into Monday the 7th. The morning is a bit iffy with a light cross-onshore breeze, but hold out for the afternoon. That’s where it’s at. We’ve got a clean 7ft swell pushing in from the SSW, but the real story is the glassy conditions. When it’s that still, Keurbooms can be a dream. The swell period is 14 seconds, which is a proper long-period groundswell. That means better-shaped waves and more energy, but at a beach break setup like this, it can sometimes make them a bit too straight. Still, with that combined energy at 2063 (moderate), it’s the standout session of the first week. It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but beginners should be cautious with that 7ft height.

After that little gem, we slide into a few days of pretty marginal stuff through Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. There’s some surf around, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore and the quality just isn’t there.

Now, get ready for a big shift. From Saturday the 12th right through to the end of the run, the swell is going to pump. We’re talking 10ft to 18ft swells, but here’s the catch for Keurbooms: it’s just too big for this spot. The combined energy hits four-digit figures, peaking at 7592 on the 19th, which is strong to very strong wave energy. For most of that period the wind is cross-off or clean, but the sheer size makes it a no-go for paddle surfing. If you’ve got a kite, that setup from the 12th through the 20th is going to look absolutely wild with those big, clean swells and strong energy. For a surfer, it’s a waiting game.

There is one last little glimmer before the big stuff takes over. On Tuesday the 15th morning, the wind goes glassy again with a 4ft SSW groundswell. The combined energy is 950, so moderate, but that clean, glassy surface will make for a really pleasant surf if you can dodge the crowds that might pop up.

The bottom line: If you’re chasing a clean wave, Monday the 7th afternoon is your best bet. Tuesday the 15th morning is a promising but less certain alternative for a smaller, glassy session. The rest is either too small and windy, or way too big for a paddle board.

Rusty.

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