Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for our stretch over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with some real promise and a few periods where you might want to leave the board at home.

We’ve got Keurbooms to look at. The water is sitting at a chilly 57°, which is a massive 7° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s seriously unusual, so don’t even think about ditching the thickest rubber you’ve got.

The week kicks off with a lot of "meh". Monday the 7th is a write-off with a cross-on breeze messing up a 7ft SSW swell. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are small and junky, with onshore winds. Nothing to get excited about. Thursday the 10th morning is cross-on, but the afternoon sees a 7ft SW swell with a solid 15-second period, though the wind is a light cross-shore, creating some ripples. The wave energy is strong (2134). It’s rideable, but not the standout.

Then we get to the first real hint of gold. Saturday afternoon the 12th. This is it. We’ve got a 6ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind goes cross-off, cleaning it right up. The energy is pumping at 2806. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The break is exposed to the SE, and while the swell direction is SW, the offshore wind will make it peaky and lined up. It’s fairly consistent here, so expect a wave. It can get crowded sometimes, just a heads up.

Sunday the 13th gets messy again with rain and onshore winds, so forget it. Monday the 14th brings a decent morning session. A clean 7ft SE swell (9-second period) with a light NW offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (1152), but it’ll be clean. The afternoon goes glassy with a smaller 4ft SW swell – perfect for a longboard if you’re looking for a cruisy session. Tuesday the 15th morning is glassy but small at 4ft.

Now, look out for the middle of the second week. Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th see a massive pulse of energy. Swell heights jump to 12ft to 13ft with periods up to 18 seconds. The combined energy is monstrous (7067 and 9459). But here’s the thing: the guidance says it’s too big for this break. That kind of power on an exposed beach setup like this is going to be a washing machine. This is not for paddle surfing. Unless you’re on a jet ski or a kite, stay on the sand. Even Friday the 18th is still huge and ugly.

We get a bit of a reprieve on Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st. Swell drops back to a manageable 6ft to 6ft from the SW. The wind on Monday afternoon the 21st goes glassy, with a 6ft SW swell and a 15-second period. The energy is solid (1659). That is a fantastic window for a clean session, and the water might have warmed up a touch by then.

Tuesday the 22nd finishes the run on a dud note: a massive 13ft cross-onshore mess again. Not worth it.

So to wrap it up: your clear standout is Saturday afternoon the 12th – the best mix of size, clean conditions and power. The second real highlight to mark on your calendar is Monday afternoon the 21st – a glassy, long-period groundswell that will be a dream under the setting sun. The middle of the second week is for experts only, and even then, it looks more like a kite session than a paddle session.

Rusty.

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