
Surf Forecasts:
Keurbooms surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,669 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Keurbooms in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here with the Keurbooms lowdown.
We're starting off quiet, then things ramp up, but you gotta pick your moments. Water temp is a frigid 13°, that's 5° colder than average, so yeah, you're gonna need a thick suit and maybe some booties.
First real session to pencil in is Wednesday the 9th. Morning has a clean 2ft SW swell with a 14-second pulse, light offshore wind from the NNW at 3 mph, and combined energy is a moderate 407. Glassy conditions – get on it early before the wind fills in. Afternoon goes dead calm, 3ft SW, glassy as a pond. Crowds can show up here sometimes, but today you might have it quiet.
Thursday the 10th brings a bigger 4ft SW swell at a very long 16 seconds in the morning, but a cross-shore wind from the SSW at 6 mph messes the surface. Afternoon pushes to 7ft SW at 15 seconds – that's intermediate territory, not for beginners. Wind stays cross-shore, so it’s a bit lumpy.
Friday and Saturday stay in that 6ft to 7ft SW range with moderate to strong energy (1075 to 2098), but onshore and cross-on winds keep it chopped up.
The first real standout is Monday the 14th. Morning is glassy with a 7ft ESE swell at a short 9-second period. That’s a jumbly beach break wave at that size, so it’s strictly for experienced surfers. Combined energy is 1232. Dead calm, the line-up will be clean but tricky. Afternoon gets blown out by a 12 mph WSW.
Tuesday the 15th morning is pure gold: 5ft E swell at 11 seconds, dead calm, glassy. That’s a sweet size for intermediates, water's still freezing but the conditions are magic.
Wednesday the 16th – hold onto your board. Swell explodes to 12ft SW at 16 seconds, combined energy a massive 6537. That is a monster, way too big for this break. Expert-only, and honestly, with that much power on a beach setup, it’s better suited to kite surfers than paddle surfers.
Thursday the 17th drops to 8ft SW, still heavy, but cross-onshore wind spoils it. Friday the 18th gets worse – 8ft ESE with an 8-second period and a 19 mph cross-onshore in the afternoon. Trash.
Next standout: Saturday the 19th afternoon. Glassy, clean 7ft SW at 15 seconds, combined energy at 2405. That’s serious swell, dead calm wind, but it's a big wave for a beach break. Only for the experienced.
Second week has some hope. Tuesday the 22nd afternoon: 7ft ESE at 10 seconds with a clean cross-offshore wind – a solid session for advanced surfers. Wednesday the 23rd afternoon and Thursday the 24th afternoon both look clean and glassy with 5ft to 7ft SW swells – these are the best bets in the second week, but treat 'em as a maybe this far out.
Best on offer? That glassy Monday the 14th morning for the big-wave crew, and the Saturday the 19th afternoon for the same crowd. The rest is a mix of average stuff and one absolute beast that’s best watched from the beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | SSW 19 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
203 | 295 | 282 | 757 | 1933 | 1568 | 1279 | 772 | 542 | 813 | 1218 | 2562 | 1761 | 1349 | 894 | 1212 | 698 | 884 | 533 | 332 | 1383 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:45PM1.74m | 3:00AM1.69m | 3:19PM1.86m | 3:34AM1.74m | 3:51PM1.91m | 4:06AM1.75m | 4:22PM1.90m | 4:36AM1.72m | 4:51PM1.84m | 5:05AM1.64m | 5:18PM1.73m | 5:32AM1.54m | 5:45PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:34AM0.13m | 9:00PM0.11m | 9:08AM0.03m | 9:34PM0.02m | 9:40AM-0.02m | 10:05PM-0.01m | 10:09AM-0.02m | 10:35PM0.01m | 10:38AM0.03m | 11:03PM0.08m | 11:05AM0.12m | 11:29PM0.18m | 11:31AM0.23m | 11:55PM0.30m | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 11 |
88 | 295 | 282 | 558 | 1933 | 1568 | 1279 | 772 | 542 | 813 | 1218 | 2562 | 555 | 697 | 894 | 772 | 698 | 884 | 533 | 332 | 652 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 |
116 | 88 | 65 | 757 | 53 | 53 | 37 | 215 | 171 | 109 | 203 | — | 1761 | 1349 | 859 | 527 | 423 | 64 | 268 | 259 | 1383 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 10 | SSE 9 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 6 | SSW 19 | E 10 |
203 | 31 | 16 | 56 | 8 | — | 10 | 20 | 18 | 140 | 469 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 259 | 39 | 332 | 218 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | SW 5 | — | — | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | — | E 10 | W 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 12 | 10 | — | 35 | — | — | 207 | — | 309 | 685 | 787 | 1010 | — | 1212 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 41 | 0 | 40 | 41 | 0 | 33 | 41 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 9 |
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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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