Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Keurbooms over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but the first standout is definitely going to be later this week. The water is sitting at 62.2°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The action kicks off on Tuesday, the 4th of August. Morning brings a clean 4.3ft SW swell, with a decent 12-second period and a light cross-off breeze. That’s a nice combo to start the day. The afternoon goes glassy with the wind dropping to zero, keeping that same 4.3ft SW swell. It’s a mellow, fun-size day for an intermediate.

Wednesday the 5th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is cross-shore and a little messy with a small 3.6ft SW swell, but the period is a very long 15 seconds – that’s real groundswell energy. The afternoon, though, is the first real highlight. The swell jumps to 6.2ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and it goes glassy. That’s the kind of window where Keurbooms really starts to show its shape. The energy is strong (1973). This is a top pick for the week.

Thursday the 6th gets big – 11.5ft in the morning and 9.8ft in the afternoon – but that’s too much for this break. It’s a pass unless you’re an expert looking for a beating. The wind is light, but the size is just overwhelming.

Friday the 7th is a serious day. The swell drops to a still-chunky 8.2ft from the SW, with a 13-14 second period, and the wind is glassy all day. The energy is through the roof (2314 to 3012). This is big, powerful, clean surf. It’s for experienced surfers only, but if you’ve got the nerve, it’s as good as it gets. The crowds are possible, but with that size, it’ll thin out.

Saturday the 8th keeps the quality high. You’ve got 8.2ft to 7.9ft SW swell, a clean cross-off wind, and excellent conditions. The energy is still very strong (over 2000). Another top-tier day for the competent crew.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. Morning drops to a tiny 1.3ft with onshore wind, and the afternoon gets hammered by a 16.4ft messy swell and 30 km/h cross-on wind. Kite surfers might love the afternoon chaos, but for us, it’s a hard no.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are still too big – 13.1ft and 9.8ft with glassy or light winds, but far too much water moving for a safe paddle at Keurbooms.

The real gem for the second week lands on Wednesday the 12th of August. Morning brings a clean 8.2ft SE swell with a 12-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The energy is huge (3276). This is a standout for the more experienced surfer. The period is a bit shorter, but the direction and wind are perfect.

Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are also great, with 7.2ft to 9.8ft ESE swell, clean wind, and excellent conditions. Friday afternoon is particularly sweet with a glassy 6.9ft ESE swell.

Then we get a nice little breather on the weekend. Saturday the 15th sees a drop to 4.3ft SW swell, glassy, and clean. Perfect for the intermediates. That runs through Sunday the 16th with a similar 3.3ft to 4.6ft SW swell, but the wind gets a bit onshore, making it a marginal call.

Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th bring another pulse of 9.8ft to 7.5ft SW swell, but with stronger winds. The 18th is clean with a cross-off breeze, so experienced surfers should keep that in mind.

Wednesday the 19th finishes the run with a big 9.8ft SW swell and glassy afternoon conditions, but again, it’s big and best left for the experts.

So, the best of the best? Lock in Friday the 7th for the glassy, powerful SW groundswell, and Wednesday the 12th for that clean, heavy SE swell. Both are for experienced hands only, but they’re the ones to circle on the calendar.

Stay stoked.

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