Keurbooms Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 23.41° E

Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Keurbooms sea temperature is
14.9°C
2.6° 

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


Keurbooms surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 4,373 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Keurbooms in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 5th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 6th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down what Keurbooms is serving up for the next couple of weeks.

The first bit’s a bit of a bummer, but there’s a solid window of clean, powerful surf sneaking in early next week. The one to circle on the calendar is Monday morning, September 7th. We’ve got a 7ft SSW swell with a groundswell period of 14 seconds, and the wind is dead glassy. That’s about as clean as it gets. The water is at 59°, which is much colder than normal for this time of year (about 5° colder), so you’ll want a thick wetsuit. The energy is strong at 2574, so there’s plenty of grunt in the water. This is excellent for experienced surfers; the long period means it’ll be better shaped with longer lulls, but it might be a little too straight for a beach break – it’s a reef and river setup, so it should handle it well.

The next real standout is much further out, on Thursday afternoon, September 17th. This one’s promising but less certain. A 8ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, and the wind is clean cross-off from the WSW. The combined energy is massive at 5545 (strong to very strong). This is an exceptional forecast for expert surfers, but it’s two weeks away, so keep an eye on it.

Between those two high points, there’s a bit of a mixed bag. The Thursday morning (September 3rd) had a clean 6ft SW swell with light cross-off wind, but it wasn’t a standout. Most of the next few days are blown out with onshore winds and lumpy conditions, with some poor surf days. There’s a gap of poor or marginal conditions from Friday afternoon through to Monday morning the 7th, so don’t bother paddling out until then.

After the Monday 7th glass-off, the wind turns more onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell drops. The energy stays moderate, but the quality fades. Tuesday the 8th is marginal, and Wednesday the 9th is clean but very small at 3ft to 4ft. The following week looks mostly marginal with onshore winds, but there’s a tick-up on Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th with light cross-on winds, and another glassy morning on Wednesday the 16th that’s worth a look if you’re keen.

The very end of the forecast, on Friday September 18th, is a washout – a massive 18ft SW swell with 30 km/h cross-on winds. That’s way too big and messy for paddle surfing; it’d be more interesting for kite surfing.

So, the best bet is Monday morning, September 7th, for clean, strong groundswell. Keep an eye on Thursday afternoon, September 17th, for a possible bomb.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2621
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436
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2274
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1690
1267
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528
403
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Wind (km/h)
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35
SSE
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High Tide
7:21PM1.42m
7:52AM1.19m
8:36PM1.24m
9:52AM1.08m
10:58PM1.18m
12:15PM1.18m
00:43AM1.30m
1:23PM1.38m
1:41AM1.46m
2:08PM1.58m
2:23AM1.59m
2:45PM1.74m
3:00AM1.69m
Low Tide
12:56PM0.41m
1:45AM0.50m
1:57PM0.58m
3:21AM0.63m
4:08PM0.69m
5:48AM0.60m
6:29PM0.59m
7:09AM0.44m
7:36PM0.41m
7:56AM0.27m
8:22PM0.24m
8:34AM0.13m
9:00PM0.11m
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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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