Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I'm looking at the next couple of weeks for the Keurbooms area. We've got a bit of a slow start, but some real gems are hiding in this forecast, so don't write it off just yet.

The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Sunday the 6th is a mess with a strong cross-onshore wind and a big, lumpy 10-foot SSW swell. The wave energy is high (5953) but it's just not surfable. You'd be mad to paddle out. That swell drops a little for Monday morning the 7th, but the wind swings around to a light Easterly, going glassy. That's our first real window. The swell sits around 7 to 7 feet from the SSW, with a nice 14-second period. That's a proper groundswell, and with the glassy conditions, it's going to be clean and powerful. This is for experienced surfers only though – it's solid out there. The water is much colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 60°F, so a good 5/4 wetsuit is a must.

Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are smaller and less consistent, with onshore winds messing up the shape. The energy drops off (831 on Tuesday morning). It's not worth getting too excited about.

Now, Thursday the 10th looks a bit better. The swell bumps back up to 6 feet in the morning, climbing to 8 feet by the afternoon from the SW, with a 15-second period. The wind is light though, so it should be a lot cleaner than the weekend. The wave energy is getting solid again (3212). It's still a big swell, so it's not for the faint of heart, but the potential is there.

Friday the 11th morning is where it gets really interesting. Glassy conditions again, with a clean 7-foot SSW swell at 14 seconds. That's a dream scenario for experienced surfers. The energy is still high (2254). This is a standout session. The afternoon looks like it gets chopped up again by an onshore ESE wind, so get on it early.

Saturday the 12th is another one to circle on your calendar. The morning swell is big again at 10 feet, but the wind is light and variable. The afternoon is where it's at: glassy conditions with a solid 7-foot SSW groundswell, 16-second period, and a massive 3526 in energy. That is proper. If you can handle it, it will be perfect.

Sunday the 13th has some decent options with lighter winds, and Monday the 14th morning is another big, clean day with a 10-foot SW swell, but the period is shorter at 10 seconds, so it'll be a bit more of a push. It's still a huge day for the experts.

Tuesday the 15th looks like another good, clean day with a 7-foot SSW swell and glassy winds. Good energy (1994). After that, things start to get a bit more inconsistent and wind-affected for the second week, with a lot of onshore flow. There are a few clean windows on the 16th and 20th, but they're not as strong.

The real standout here is Monday morning the 11th and Saturday afternoon the 12th. Both offer glassy conditions with solid, long-period SSW groundswell. The water is cold, the waves are powerful, and if you're an experienced surfer, this is as good as it gets around here. Don't sleep on it.

Rusty.

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