Surf Forecasts:
Keurbooms surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,820 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Keurbooms over the next couple weeks. It’s a bit of a rollercoaster, and you’ll need some patience. Water temp is 59°F, which is a solid 5°F colder than normal – so get your thick rubber on.
Wednesday the 2nd of September kicks off with a messy 8ft SW swell, period 13 seconds, and an onshore ESE breeze at 6 mph. Wave energy is strong (2473), but conditions are poor. Thursday morning the 3rd is your first real standout – the swell drops to 6ft from the SW, period 12 seconds, and it goes glassy with a light southerly at 3 mph. Energy is moderate (1108), and it’s looking excellent for experienced surfers. Clean, lined-up waves at Keurbooms if you can get out early.
Thursday afternoon goes bad fast – heavy rain, howling SSE wind at 22 mph, and a lumpy 12ft S swell with a short 9-second period. A mess. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th stay average with onshore winds and small, choppy waves. Sunday the 6th is frustrating – a solid 5ft SSW swell with a very long 20-second period makes it tricky for beach breaks, plus cross-onshore wind. Energy is huge (2598) but not coming together.
Monday the 7th morning is another standout for experts only – 10ft from the east, period 10 seconds, glassy with a light SSW breeze. Huge energy (3906), but that’s too big for most. Monday afternoon cleans up nicely – 6ft SW groundswell, 14-second period, light WSW cross-off breeze. Clean, excellent conditions for experienced surfers, moderate energy (2049). That’s your second real highlight.
Tuesday the 8th has small, glassy waves in the afternoon – 4ft SW swell, 12-second period, very clean. Good for a grovel. Then a dry patch from Wednesday the 9th through Friday the 11th, with barely any rideable swell and onshore winds. Energy drops to the low hundreds.
Saturday the 12th morning sees a pulse – 7ft from the south, 10 seconds, cross-off west wind at 16 mph. Energy is moderate (910), clean but marginal. The middle of the second week (13th to 15th September) is mostly small and average. Monday the 14th offers 6ft SSW groundswell, 13-second period, light ESE cross-on breeze. Moderate energy (1275), worth a look.
Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th show promise – clean cross-off winds, 6ft to 7ft SW groundswell with 13-14 second periods, moderate energy in the 1400 to 1700 range. Clean and lined up, but still a ways out.
Bottom line: Thursday the 3rd morning is your best bet for glassy, clean surf. Monday the 7th afternoon is another cracker for the experienced crew. The rest is waiting or marginal.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2467 | 2045 | 907 | 1958 | 2510 | 789 | 687 | 703 | 408 | 385 | 395 | 1730 | 3820 | 2023 | 1478 | 1121 | 744 | 379 | 319 | 249 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:34PM1.59m | 6:54AM1.35m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:51AM0.34m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
mm | — | — | 4 | 23 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 2467 | 2045 | 907 | 513 | 255 | 747 | 201 | 106 | 408 | 385 | 269 | 1730 | 3820 | 2023 | 1109 | 878 | 573 | 333 | 239 | 154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | E 9 | — | WSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 151 | 14 | — | 169 | 154 | 141 | 24 | 45 | 25 | 151 | 61 | 45 | 1261 | 1121 | 744 | 379 | 319 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | S 17 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | — | S 13 | SSW 23 | S 13 | S 12 | — | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 15 |
| kJ | — | 13 | 6 | — | — | 6 | 163 | 76 | — | 14 | 101 | 29 | 25 | — | 58 | 50 | 118 | 88 | 141 | 137 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 5 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 10 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 44 | 1958 | 2510 | 789 | 687 | 703 | 369 | 383 | 395 | 688 | 1251 | 1393 | 1478 | — | 3 | — | — | 249 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 0 | 0 | 484 | 1089 | 1676 | 3437 | 58 | 58 | 455 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 33 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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