Keurbooms Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 23.41° E

Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Keurbooms sea temperature is
12.9°C
4.6° 

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


Keurbooms surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,929 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 12th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 12th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Overall, the pattern is a slow build of swell, with the best of the early action coming this weekend, and then a real monster of a swell arriving the following weekend that's going to be way too big for the Keurbooms wave. The first solid run of waves kicks off Wednesday morning, so we're not waiting around long.

Wednesday, 9 September, we're off to a cracking start. Keurbooms is waking up with a clean 2ft SW swell at 14 seconds, and offshore NW wind at 3 mph. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. It's not a huge wave, but the energy is moderate (407) and the conditions are virtually perfect. The morning is the pick, but the afternoon goes glassy with a light 3ft SW swell. This is a beautiful, clean session to ease into the week.

Thursday, 10 September, the swell bumps up to 4ft in the morning, but the wind swings to a cross-shore SSW breeze, taking the shine off. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 7ft, but it's a cross-onshore wind, so it'll be a bit lumpy. The energy is getting strong (1993) but the wind is a problem.

Friday, 11 September, is the standout for this first week. The morning is a gem. We've got a 6ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and absolutely glassy conditions with zero wind. The energy is strong (1156) and the waves will be clean and powerful. This is a wonderful window for the confident intermediate. The afternoon stays clean enough with a 6ft SW swell, but an onshore breeze starts to creep in.

Saturday, 12 September, is a mixed bag. The morning drops to 3ft with a weak energy (237) and a cross-shore wind. The afternoon picks up to 6ft but the wind is onshore and choppy. Not the best.

Sunday, 13 September, starts with a solid 7ft SW swell, but the wind is onshore. The energy is very strong (3017), so there's a lot of water moving, but it's going to be a mess.

Monday, 14 September, the swell drops to 7ft, but the wind is cross-shore in the morning. The afternoon, however, is a real highlight. The wind turns cross-offshore, and the 7ft ESE swell cleans right up. The energy is strong (1030) and the waves will be rippable. This is a great session for the experienced surfer.

Tuesday, 15 September, starts with a glassy 5ft E swell, which is a nice, clean morning wave. The afternoon has a weird little 3ft SSW swell with a very long 21-second period, but the wind is cross-on so it's not as good as the morning.

Wednesday, 16 September, the wind is howling from the SW at 16 mph, with a 8ft SW swell. The energy is extreme (4830), but it's a cross-chop mess. This is a kite-surfing day, not a paddle-surfing one.

Thursday, 17 September, the swell is still at 7ft, but the wind is onshore in the morning and then moderate and choppy in the afternoon. Hard work.

Friday, 18 September, we have a 6ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-onshore all day. The energy is strong (1666) but the conditions are only marginal.

Saturday, 19 September, the swell builds to 8ft, but the wind is still cross-onshore in the morning. The afternoon, however, is the standout of the second week. The wind turns cross-offshore, and the 8ft SW swell is predicted to be excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is extreme (2816) and the waves will be clean and powerful. This is the one to wait for.

Sunday, 20 September, the swell hits 10ft. The wind is good, cross-offshore, and the energy is extreme (3660). But the swell is now too big for this break. Unless you're a very experienced charger, leave this one.

From Monday, 21 September, through to the end of the forecast, the swell is consistently over 10ft, and the energy is extreme (9100 on Monday morning). The wind is mixed, but it doesn't matter – the surf is too big for Keurbooms. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, it's a no-go.

So, the two true standouts: Friday, 11 September, morning for the glassy, clean conditions and Saturday, 19 September, afternoon for the big, clean swell for the experienced. Get out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
11
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.2
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
0.9
SSW
10
1.9
SW
14
2.4
SSW
16
2.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
2.3
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
9
2
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
174
203
295
282
757
1933
1280
1109
1048
542
157
1368
2750
2004
1311
865
736
695
754
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
NW
5
SW
10
WNW
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
0
NNE
10
E
5
NW
10
SW
15
ENE
10
WSW
10
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10
ESE
10
NNW
10
SW
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:23AM1.59m
2:45PM1.74m
3:00AM1.69m
3:19PM1.86m
3:34AM1.74m
3:51PM1.91m
4:06AM1.75m
4:22PM1.90m
4:36AM1.72m
4:51PM1.84m
5:05AM1.64m
5:18PM1.73m
Low Tide
8:22PM0.24m
8:34AM0.13m
9:00PM0.11m
9:08AM0.03m
9:34PM0.02m
9:40AM-0.02m
10:05PM-0.01m
10:09AM-0.02m
10:35PM0.01m
10:38AM0.03m
11:03PM0.08m
11:05AM0.12m
11:29PM0.18m
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Temp °C
24
32
29
19
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Feels °C
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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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