Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on offer at Keurbooms. Straight up, the water is way colder than it should be for this time of year – we’re talking about 57°, a full 7° colder than normal. That’s a proper shock to the system, so dig out the thickest steamer you’ve got.

The week kicks off with some real promise. Monday afternoon (14th September) is the standout early call. We’ve got a clean 7ft swell from the ESE running at 10 seconds. The wind is a light offshore from the WNW at 6 mph, keeping the surface glassy. The wave energy is strong (1348), and this is going to set up some excellent, powerful waves for experienced surfers. Get on it.

Tuesday morning (15th) still looks good, with a glassy 5ft easterly swell at 11 seconds. The combined energy has dropped a notch (889), but with clean conditions and a solid period, there are plenty of fun waves to be had. The afternoon turns a bit average as the wind goes cross-on.

Wednesday morning (16th) sees a big change. A 10ft SW groundswell rolls in with a 14-second period. That’s a lot of water and the energy is huge (3175). For the experienced crew, the wind is favourable, but honestly, at this size, Keurbooms is probably too big for most. This one is strictly for the experts only.

The rest of the week into the weekend is a write-off. From Thursday (17th) through to Sunday (20th), the wind is onshore and lumpy, and the swell is either too big or just messy. We’ve got some big numbers on the energy scale (over 2200 on Thursday), but with the wind ruining it, you’re better off staying home. Saturday (19th) is a no-go: 19 mph cross-onshore wind and a lumpy 13ft swell – that’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

After that dry spell, things look up again on Monday 21st. The morning brings a clean 5ft SW swell (13-second period) with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is still solid (1205), and it’s a proper clean session for experienced surfers. The afternoon goes totally glassy with a tiny 5ft SSE swell and no wind – calm and clean for a fun, cruisy session.

The second week gets patchy. Tuesday 22nd has some size but the wind is onshore and choppy. Wednesday 23rd is worth a look with a cross-shore wind and a 6ft SSW swell (12-second period). It’s not perfect, but it’s ridable. Thursday 24th is another windy mess, and Friday 25th offers a small but clean afternoon with a cross-offshore breeze and a 5ft east swell.

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th are flat and blown out – not worth the drive. The final days (28th and 29th) have a few small windows of opportunity. Monday 28th afternoon is marginal, but Tuesday 29th finishes the run nicely. The morning has a 4ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period and a light onshore breeze, but the real highlight is Tuesday afternoon – totally glassy, 4ft SW swell, and the wave energy is moderate (813). It’s a calm, clean end to the outlook.

So, to sum it up: your best bets are Monday 14th afternoon and Monday 21st for the experienced surfer. The second week is quieter and less certain, but Tuesday 29th afternoon could deliver a sneaky good session if you time it right.

Rusty.

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