Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days are a slow starter, but then it really kicks off. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The best bet on offer is Thursday the 16th at Keurbooms. We’re looking at a clean 8 ft swell from the SW, with a long period of 14 seconds, glassy conditions, and the wind is light and offshore. This is a groundswell, so it’ll have plenty of energy and shape, but at a beach break it might be a bit too straight. Still, for experienced surfers, this is where you want to be. The energy is strong (2848), and it’s going to be a proper session.

Wednesday the 15th is a bit of a slow start. The morning is only 3 ft from the east with a short period, but the afternoon picks up to 7 ft from the SW. That afternoon isn’t bad, but it’s not the standout.

Friday the 17th is a write-off. The wind swings onshore, and the conditions are messy. Saturday the 18th is a drop in size, with a 4 ft SW swell in the morning and glassy conditions. It’s small but clean, so a good option for a longboard or a fun little session.

Sunday the 19th afternoon is a bit of a gem. It’s 8 ft from the SW with a 12-second period and cross-off wind. The energy is strong (1931), and it’s clean. That’s another good one for experienced surfers.

Monday the 20th morning is glassy with a 6 ft SSW swell, and it’s worth a look. The crowd situation at Keurbooms can be ‘sometimes’ busy, so you might have some company, but it’s manageable.

Now, from Tuesday the 21st right through to Friday the 24th, the swell gets huge. We’re talking 13 ft to 16 ft SW swell. The wind is light, but the size is way too big for this break. It’s a real beast, and unless you’re a charger with a big-wave gun, you’re better off staying on the beach. The energy is massive (10738 on the 21st), but it’s not for paddling.

The action settles down again on Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th. Saturday morning is a clean 6 ft SSW swell with glassy conditions, and Sunday afternoon is a 7 ft SW swell. Both are good, but the wind gets a bit sketchy on Sunday.

The final week sees a few more manageable days. Monday the 27th is a glassy 5 ft SW swell, and Tuesday the 28th is back up to 10 ft, which is too big again. The last few days, the 29th and 30th, are a mess with onshore winds and rain, so not worth paddling out.

So, to sum it up: the standout is Thursday the 16th, with Sunday the 19th afternoon as a close second. The middle of the second week is a no-go due to size, and the end of the forecast is rubbish. Get it while you can.

Rusty.

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