
Surf Forecasts:
Keurbooms surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,822 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 13s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
We’ve got a mixed bag coming up at Keurbooms over the next couple of weeks. The first real opportunity kicks off on Monday the 14th, but it’s not for everyone. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year.
Monday the 14th sees a solid 8ft swell from the ESE with a 10-second period rolling in during the morning. The combined energy is strong (1525) and with glassy conditions, this is clean surf. But it’s a lot of power – definitely one for the experienced crew only. The afternoon holds similar size at 7ft but the wind swings onshore and the quality drops.
Tuesday the 15th drops off a bit. The morning is 5ft from the east with a cross-onshore breeze, so it’s a bit lumpy. Not worth the paddle.
Now Wednesday the 16th – that’s the standout of the first week. Morning glass with an 8ft swell out of the southwest, a long 14-second period, and a cross-offshore wind. The energy is pumping (2983) and the setup is clean. This is proper groundswell – it’ll line up well at Keurbooms, but the size and power mean it’s for experienced surfers only. The afternoon gets messy again as the wind shifts.
Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are write-offs. Onshore winds, choppy conditions, and dropping swell. Don’t bother.
Saturday the 19th is a big one, but not in a good way. Swell jumps to 12ft from the ESE with a short 8-second period. That’s too big for this break and combined with a cross-onshore wind, it’s just messy. Kite surfers might have a field day, but for paddle surfing it’s not happening.
Sunday the 20th morning is still a bit lumpy, but by the afternoon we get a glass-off. 6ft from the SW with a 14-second period, glassy conditions, and clean lines. This is a solid session for the intermediate crew – nice and clean, good energy (2159).
Monday the 21st is okay but nothing special, and Tuesday the 22nd afternoon turns glassy with a smaller 4ft swell from the SW at 12 seconds. It’s clean and fun for a smaller board.
We hit a flat spot from Wednesday the 23rd through to Thursday the 24th. Almost no swell worth mentioning, so don’t get your hopes up.
Friday the 25th morning is a nice surprise – glassy conditions, 6ft from the ESE at 10 seconds, and clean. Combined energy is moderate (943) but it’ll be a fun, clean session for those on a shortboard or fish.
Then we get into another big pulse over the weekend and into the start of the following week. Saturday the 26th morning has an 8ft SW swell with a long 14-second period and cross-offshore wind – clean and powerful. But Sunday the 27th through to Monday the 28th pushes way too big – 12ft to 13ft swells with the same long period. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s pushing the limits for Keurbooms.
Tuesday the 29th morning drops back to 8ft from the SSW at 13 seconds with light onshore wind. It’s still big and not the cleanest.
Overall, the best sessions are Wednesday the 16th morning and Sunday the 20th afternoon – both clean, powerful, and well-shaped. The late pulse on the 25th morning is also worth a look if you want a glassy, smaller session.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2039 | 998 | 932 | 748 | 617 | 411 | 936 | 2763 | 2414 | 1144 | 1006 | 954 | 760 | 687 | 652 | 984 | 1628 | 1362 | 993 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:05AM1.64m | 5:18PM1.73m | 5:32AM1.54m | 5:45PM1.59m | 5:59AM1.42m | 6:11PM1.44m | 6:26AM1.28m | 6:38PM1.28m | 6:57AM1.14m | 7:13PM1.13m | 8:00AM0.99m | 9:20PM1.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:03PM0.08m | 11:05AM0.12m | 11:29PM0.18m | 11:31AM0.23m | 11:55PM0.30m | 11:57AM0.37m | 00:22AM0.44m | 12:24PM0.51m | 00:53AM0.58m | 12:57PM0.67m | 1:44AM0.72m | 2:09PM0.81m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
6:15 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 11 | 8 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
1435 | 998 | 932 | 748 | 617 | 411 | 936 | 2763 | 2414 | 1144 | 1006 | 954 | 760 | 687 | 652 | 984 | 710 | 718 | 673 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 14 | — | SW 16 | — | — |
792 | 527 | 423 | 338 | 268 | 224 | 532 | 141 | 100 | 73 | — | 35 | 33 | 51 | 384 | — | 206 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | E 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 22 | 25 | 112 | 231 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
2039 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77 | — | 356 | 286 | 172 | 155 | 193 | 361 | 710 | 1628 | 1362 | 993 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 117 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 58 | 41 | 58 | 511 | 33 | 460 | 526 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 0 |
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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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