Keurbooms Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 23.41° E

Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Keurbooms sea temperature is
16.7° C
0.7° 

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


Keurbooms surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,873 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, breaking down the Keurbooms forecast for the next couple weeks.

We start off on Thursday the 6th with a big pulse – 3.0m of SW groundswell, about a 13-second period. The combined energy reading is 2865 (strong), but honestly, that’s too much wave for this break. The wind is a light cross-off, which would be sick on a normal day, but this is just a washout. Water temp is 17°, right around average.

Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are a bit of a mess. Onshore winds and the swell is still over 2m, so it’s choppy and not worth the paddle.

Sunday the 9th gets properly heavy again – 3.5m SW swell with combined energy at 8360 (very strong). This is a powerful, dangerous ocean. Cross-on wind and rain on top of it. Only for the hardcore.

We hit a quiet, average stretch from Monday the 10th to Wednesday the 12th. Swell under 2m, but the wind is mostly onshore. You could get a wave, but it won't be pretty.

Then comes the gold. From Thursday the 13th of August through Monday the 17th, the conditions line up. Swell settles to 1.4m to 1.6m, period stays long at 14-16 seconds, and the wind goes cross-off or even glassy. The energy drops to a comfortable moderate (around 1300-1900). This is the good stuff.

My top pick is Saturday the 15th. Morning has a light cross-off with 1.4m SW, but the afternoon is the dream – glassy conditions, 1.4m, 14-second period. That’s perfect, clean surf. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.

Sunday the 16th is another glassy afternoon. Monday the 17th sees the swell jump back to 2.4m with a clean cross-off, but that’s pushing into expert territory again.

From Tuesday the 19th on, the wind goes onshore and the swell fades. By the 21st, we get a short-period windswell, which is pretty weak.

So, the real window is that mid-month stretch, with Saturday the 15th afternoon being the absolute best of it. Water’s about normal, so you’ll be fine in a 3/2.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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3143
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High Tide
9:00PM1.34m
9:55AM1.11m
10:48PM1.28m
12:00PM1.15m
00:32AM1.35m
1:23PM1.31m
1:42AM1.49m
2:17PM1.50m
2:33AM1.62m
3:02PM1.67m
3:16AM1.71m
3:41PM1.80m
3:55AM1.76m
Low Tide
2:22PM0.51m
3:41AM0.57m
3:58PM0.62m
5:38AM0.56m
6:02PM0.59m
7:08AM0.44m
7:28PM0.45m
8:06AM0.28m
8:26PM0.29m
8:51AM0.13m
9:12PM0.15m
9:30AM0.03m
9:53PM0.06m
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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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