Keurbooms Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 23.41° E

Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Keurbooms sea temperature is
16.4° C
1.1° 

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


Keurbooms surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, S swell with 4,308 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Keurbooms in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 11th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The long-range looks like it’s got some serious teeth for Keurbooms, but the start of the run is a bit of a washout. The first few days are messy, with a big, raw swell on Sunday the 9th – 11.5ft at 12 seconds from the SSW – but that cross-on wind and the rain are going to make it a choppy, bumpy mess. Not worth the paddle. The energy is strong (3370), but it’s wasted on the conditions.

Monday the 10th is still questionable, with a 8.2ft SW swell in the morning, but the afternoon sees a bump to 9.8ft, and the guidance notes it’s likely too big for this break. The wind is light onshore, but it’s just too much water moving. We’re waiting for things to settle.

Tuesday the 11th drops a bit, but it’s still cross-on and choppy. Not your day.

The first real glimmer shows up on the 14th, Friday morning. The swell is down to 4.9ft from the SW, but the wind swings around to a cross-off from the N, and the call is clean. It’s not big, but it’s rideable and the surface will be good. Wave energy is still moderate at 1950.

Saturday the 15th is the first true standout. The morning shows 4.3ft of SW swell with a 14-second period, light N wind, and the report says “expect very good surf conditions.” It’s clean, it’s lined up, and the energy is moderate (927). The afternoon is similar, just a touch smaller. This is the window to be out.

Sunday the 16th is a drop-off, fading to 3.9ft with a cross wind. The 17th Monday morning is glassy, with a small 3ft SW swell at 17 seconds, but it’s tiny. The afternoon is a different story – a 8.2ft SW swell rolls in, but the cross-on breeze might make it a bit lumpy.

Now, the second week gets interesting. Tuesday the 18th is a big one. The morning is 9.8ft from the E, but that’s a short, wind-swell period of 8 seconds, and it’s too big for the break. The afternoon, though, is 8.2ft from the E at 9 seconds, with a light cross-off wind. The call is “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a heavy, powerful wave, but it’s clean. Only for the confident crew.

Wednesday the 19th is glassy all day. The morning has 6.2ft from the ESE at 10 seconds with zero wind – that’s a beautiful, clean, and still chunky wave. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 5.2ft, but still glassy. This is a great, clean run.

After that, the 20th and 21st fade out. The swell gets smaller and the wind gets messy again. The 22nd Saturday afternoon is clean and glassy, but it’s down to 3.6ft.

But then, hold on. The 23rd Sunday afternoon is a big call. 8.2ft of SSW swell at a very long 15-second period, and it’s glassy. The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a proper groundswell, and with that kind of period at Keurbooms, it’s going to have some serious push. The water temp is 61.5°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so a good hood is a smart call.

The 24th Monday, though, is another one that’s likely too big. 9.8ft from the SW in the morning is a lot of water. The afternoon is 8.2ft, still on the big side.

So, the best bets are the 15th for a clean, fun, manageable session, and the 19th for the glassy, powerful ESE swell. The 18th afternoon and the 23rd afternoon are the heavy-water days for experts only. The gap in the first few days is worth sitting out. It’s a long-range forecast, so keep an eye on it, but the potential is there.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the E by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
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Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
12
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
3
SSW
11
3.5
S
14
2.2
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
2.4
ESE
8
1.1
SSW
20
1.4
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18
1.7
SSW
17
1.6
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16
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17
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1.5
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1.3
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1.4
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15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3340
2268
1613
2032
4308
1606
850
637
942
1267
1607
1314
2267
1631
1082
864
773
595
540
517
Wind (km/h)
25
S
10
SW
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
25
E
15
NE
5
E
15
E
10
NNE
10
NE
5
E
15
NNE
20
N
10
NE
15
N
15
N
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N
20
N
Wind State
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High Tide
1:42AM1.49m
2:17PM1.50m
2:33AM1.62m
3:02PM1.67m
3:16AM1.71m
3:41PM1.80m
3:55AM1.76m
4:18PM1.88m
4:31AM1.76m
4:53PM1.89m
5:05AM1.71m
5:26PM1.84m
Low Tide
7:28PM0.45m
8:06AM0.28m
8:26PM0.29m
8:51AM0.13m
9:12PM0.15m
9:30AM0.03m
9:53PM0.06m
10:05AM-0.03m
10:31PM0.03m
10:39AM-0.04m
11:06PM0.05m
11:10AM0.01m
11:39PM0.12m
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5:51
5:52
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5:53
5:53
5:54
5:55
 mm
10
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Temp °C
13
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12
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26
Feels °C
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13
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27
21
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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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