Surf Forecasts:
Keurbooms surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,845 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period. 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, gather ‘round. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Keurbooms. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some moments that’ll make it worth paddling out.
We’ve got a solid run of groundswell coming in, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story. The water is sitting at a chilly 59°F, which is much colder than normal for this time of year – nearly 5 degrees off, so you’ll want the thickest wetsuit you’ve got.
Sunday 30 August kicks things off. It’s not perfect, but it’s the first real action. Morning sees a 7ft SW swell with a moderate period of 9 seconds, producing moderate wave energy (795). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW, so the face should be clean. It’s a good, solid offering for intermediates.
The standout window, and I mean the real standout, looks like Monday 31 August afternoon. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the SE, and a 5ft SW groundswell rolls in with a 12-second period. The energy is solid (728) and with that glassy surface, Keurbooms is going to be an absolute dream. The sets will have some push but won’t be overwhelming.
Now, things get a bit tricky around Wednesday 2 September. We’ve got a massive 10ft SW swell hitting with very strong energy (3362), but it’s forecast to be too big for this break, especially with a 14-second period. That kind of power is going to close out and be unruly. This is expert territory only, and honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through that chaos.
Sunday 6 September afternoon is worth a look. The swell drops to a clean 6ft from the SW (12s, 1791 energy) and the wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the NNE. The call is that it’s excellent conditions for experienced surfers.
There’s another gem hiding in the second week. Sunday 13 September afternoon looks promising. We’ve got a 6ft SW groundswell (12s, 942 energy) and the wind is forecast to be glassy again. It’s far out, so don’t lock it in, but keep an eye on it. The period is long enough to have proper shape, and that glassy wind is a major positive.
From Wednesday 9 September through Friday 11 September, the swell drops right off. We’re looking at tiny, poor surf conditions, so save your wax for better days.
Overall, don’t get too excited about the massive days mid-week; they’re too heavy. The real sweet spot is the glassy windows on Monday afternoon and that potential one on the 13th.
Stay wet.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
729 | 1403 | 1040 | 37 | 648 | 876 | 1427 | 2207 | 3845 | 3355 | 2639 | 2063 | 1288 | 2179 | 1530 | 1151 | 347 | 429 | 176 | 366 | 3576 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:54PM1.85m | 5:07AM1.68m | 5:24PM1.81m | 5:38AM1.61m | 5:57PM1.72m | 6:13AM1.49m | 6:34PM1.59m | 6:54AM1.35m | 7:21PM1.42m | 7:52AM1.19m | 8:36PM1.24m | 9:52AM1.08m | 10:58PM1.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:40AM0.01m | 11:05PM0.06m | 11:09AM0.05m | 11:37PM0.11m | 11:40AM0.13m | 00:11AM0.21m | 12:15PM0.25m | 00:51AM0.34m | 12:56PM0.41m | 1:45AM0.50m | 1:57PM0.58m | 3:21AM0.63m | 4:08PM0.69m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 24 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SE 8 | WSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 |
729 | 1403 | 1040 | 706 | 648 | 876 | 1427 | 2207 | 3845 | 3355 | 2639 | 2063 | 1129 | 627 | 530 | 1151 | 347 | 262 | 305 | 366 | 3576 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | E 11 | E 11 | S 7 | S 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 10 | WSW 11 | SE 9 | SW 11 | SE 8 | WSW 10 | ESE 8 |
406 | 41 | 20 | 34 | 24 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 39 | 265 | 336 | 429 | 165 | 220 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SSW 14 | SW 11 | S 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | WSW 11 |
66 | 20 | 20 | 37 | 56 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 20 | 283 | 129 | 176 | 331 | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1288 | 2179 | 1530 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 58 | 58 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 484 | 808 | 3097 | 58 | 58 | 455 | 58 |
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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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