Keurbooms Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 23.41° E

Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Keurbooms sea temperature is
15.6°C
1.9° 

Keurbooms surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Keurbooms surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,723 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Keurbooms this week:

The surf forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Keurbooms in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 5th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
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1
0
0
0
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3
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4
4
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ESE
8
1.5
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
10
2.1
SSW
20
3
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
2
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.1
SW
12
1.1
E
10
0.7
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SSW
16
2
SW
15
2
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
514
467
432
331
3169
5723
3142
1956
1469
661
450
314
221
200
392
260
447
1823
1602
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
20
E
10
ENE
5
ESE
5
E
10
NNW
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
NNW
15
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
5
SSE
10
E
5
ENE
Wind State
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
off
on
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:36PM1.24m
9:52AM1.08m
10:58PM1.18m
12:15PM1.18m
00:43AM1.30m
1:23PM1.38m
1:41AM1.46m
2:08PM1.58m
2:23AM1.59m
2:45PM1.74m
3:00AM1.69m
3:19PM1.86m
3:34AM1.74m
Low Tide
3:21AM0.63m
4:08PM0.69m
5:48AM0.60m
6:29PM0.59m
7:09AM0.44m
7:36PM0.41m
7:56AM0.27m
8:22PM0.24m
8:34AM0.13m
9:00PM0.11m
9:08AM0.03m
9:34PM0.02m
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6:39
6:39
6:37
6:35
6:33
6:33
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6:08
6:09
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Temp °C
15
16
17
15
17
17
16
21
23
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26
25
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27
22
18
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18
Feels °C
11
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11
14
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13
21
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22
25
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22
25
22
19
21
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19
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Information about the Keurbooms Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Keurbooms provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Keurbooms can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Keurbooms surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Keurbooms) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Keurbooms may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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