
Surf Forecasts:
Keurbooms surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,779 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same outlook for the next couple of weeks, but in feet and degrees Fahrenheit.
We’ve got Keurbooms as the only spot on the radar. Water temp is about average for the time of year, sitting around 64°F. Nothing unusual.
The real standout window is the stretch from Thursday morning, July 23, through to Sunday, July 26. Thursday morning, July 23, is looking clean with a 7ft SW swell at 12 seconds, and a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 1266. That’s a solid session. But Thursday afternoon gets a bit hairy – the swell jumps to 10ft from the SW, and while the wind is still cross-off, that’s big for Keurbooms. The combined energy is 2268, but this is really only for the experienced crew.
Friday, July 24, is pumping hard but it’s a beast. We’re looking at an 12ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 16 seconds, and that energy is massive at 6279. The wind is onshore, so it’s going to be a messy, powerful beast. This is not for the faint of heart. It’s a kite-surfing kind of day for most.
The best call for the first week is hands down Sunday, July 26. The morning and afternoon both have glassy conditions, with a 6ft SW swell (12 sec period) and very light wind. The combined energy is around 1310, which is just right. It’s clean, consistent, and manageable. The water is still about average for the season. Crowds are possible at Keurbooms, so get there early.
The rest of the week gets tricky. Monday, July 27, morning is glassy with a 7ft swell, but the afternoon turns onshore and messy. Tuesday, July 28, is a write-off with strong onshore winds and choppy surf. Wednesday, July 29, morning looks clean again with a 7ft SSW swell, but the energy is high at 3262, so it’s one for the experts.
There’s a gap of poor conditions from Thursday, July 30, through to Friday, July 31, with strong winds and small, choppy swell. The energy drops to around 833 and 602, so not worth paddling out.
Then we get a nice little recovery. Saturday, August 1, brings a smaller but clean 5ft swell from the ESE, with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is low at 521, but it’s a fun, user-friendly wave. Sunday, August 2, is even better with a glassy 4ft SW swell and calm winds. That’s a great small-wave day.
The long-range stuff from August 3 onward looks promising but less certain. The swell is around 4ft to 4ft, mostly from the SW, with clean conditions and glassy periods. The energy stays moderate, between 555 and 731. It’s not huge, but it’s surfable. The standout at the end of the run is Wednesday afternoon, August 5, with a 7ft SSW swell, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 2070. That’s a solid session for the experienced surfer.
So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Sunday, July 26, for the clean, glassy conditions and manageable swell. The second-best is the Thursday morning, July 23, window. Keep an eye on the long-range for Wednesday, August 5, but don’t book the day off just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1341 | 1200 | 599 | 1141 | 2136 | 2089 | 6228 | 4255 | 3148 | 1804 | 1972 | 1392 | 1013 | 963 | 1363 | 1298 | 1811 | 1204 | 1860 | 2729 | 2243 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 9:14AM1.08m | 9:54PM1.20m | 10:56AM1.03m | 11:33PM1.16m | 12:40PM1.08m | 00:56AM1.21m | 1:43PM1.18m | 1:50AM1.30m | 2:25PM1.29m | 2:30AM1.40m | 2:59PM1.41m | 3:04AM1.50m | 3:30PM1.51m | 3:35AM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:07PM0.65m | 4:36AM0.68m | 4:42PM0.73m | 6:21AM0.66m | 6:34PM0.70m | 7:32AM0.57m | 7:42PM0.61m | 8:16AM0.46m | 8:26PM0.51m | 8:50AM0.35m | 9:01PM0.41m | 9:20AM0.25m | 9:33PM0.32m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
1341 | 1200 | 580 | 1141 | 123 | 2089 | 6228 | 4255 | 3148 | 1804 | 1972 | 1392 | 1013 | 963 | 1363 | 1298 | 1811 | 1204 | 1860 | 2729 | 2243 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 13 | ESE 12 | S 22 | SSW 18 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 13 | ESE 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 7 | SSW 16 | E 9 | SSW 16 | — | — | — |
186 | 193 | 599 | 125 | 9 | 1852 | 51 | 49 | 30 | 92 | 793 | 24 | 284 | 339 | 25 | 377 | 26 | 407 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 15 | ESE 12 | SW 12 | — | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | E 9 | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — |
— | 169 | 187 | 37 | — | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 18 | — | 24 | — | 417 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | E 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
— | 8 | — | — | 2136 | — | — | — | — | — | 85 | 34 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 750 | 1147 | 837 | 733 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 58 | 8 | 9 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 456 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 0 |
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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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