Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Keurbooms. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a real standout session to get keen on.

We’ve got a bit of a waiting game for the real magic. The first few days are okay, with some clean-ish waves, but it’s not until the end of the first week that things really fire up.

Friday (28th August) starts off a bit average. The morning has a 4ft south swell with a 11-second period, but it’s a bit cross and only showing marginal energy (833). The afternoon cleans right up though – glassy conditions with a 4ft south swell. It’s a gentle start, but the quality is there for a fun session.

Saturday (29th August) is a bit of a letdown. The morning has a smaller 3ft swell with a cross breeze making it messy. The afternoon improves with a clean 3ft SSE swell, but it’s small.

Sunday (30th August) is where things start to get interesting. The morning brings a 6ft SW swell with clean cross-offshore winds (571). But the afternoon is the first real highlight: a 7ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period, glassy cross-off winds, and solid energy (1382). This is excellent for experienced surfers, and the clean conditions mean it will be a treat.

Monday (31st August) keeps the good vibes going. Both the morning and afternoon have solid 6-6ft SW swells with clean cross-offshore winds. Consistent surf for the intermediate crew.

Now, Tuesday (1st September) is the absolute standout of the whole outlook. The morning session is pure gold: glassy, 7ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period, and a heap of energy (1204). it’s clean, it’s powerful, and it’s begging for a dawn patrol. This is the one to circle.

Things get a bit manic from there. Wednesday (2nd September) sees a massive 13ft to 16ft SW swell roll in with very long 14-17 second periods. This is expert-only territory, and the energy is enormous (6364 and 12,371). The winds are clean, but the size is simply too big for most.

From Thursday 3rd September through Friday 5th September, it’s a write-off for conventional surfing. We’ve got strong onshore winds and a massive, messy swell (26ft+ at one point). The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this stretch.

After the storm passes, Sunday 6th September brings another window of excellent, clean surf. The morning has a 8ft ESE swell with glassy conditions (1693), and the afternoon is a 6ft ESE swell, also glassy (1389). Perfect for those who waited it out.

The following week from Monday 7th September to Saturday 12th September is a step down. We see smaller swells (3ft to 4ft) and often onshore or cross conditions. There are some clean moments, but the energy is lower and the quality is marginal. There is a bit of a bump on the 10th and 11th, but with strong cross-onshore winds, it’s not going to be pretty. The very end of the outlook on the 12th has a 8ft ESE swell, but it’s cross-shore and a bit lumpy.

So, the call is clear: Tuesday morning 1st September is your best bet. Get on it.

Rusty.

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