Surf Forecasts:
Keurbooms surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,491 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s look at what Keurbooms has got for us.
We’re starting off a bit slow, but don’t worry – there’s some real crackers if you pick the right times.
Monday the 13th starts sweet with glassy conditions, 4-foot SSW swell, period at 10 seconds. Combined energy is 511 – solid moderate. Perfect for an intermediate session. Afternoon stays clean with 4-foot swell.
Tuesday the 14th keeps it going – glassy, 5-foot ESE swell, 9-second period. Slight offshore breeze keeps ‘em lined up.
Wednesday the 15th morning is a bit marginal, but the afternoon? That’s a standout. Glassy, 5-foot SW swell at 11 seconds, combined energy hits 1187 – strong moderate. Excellent shape for experienced surfers.
Thursday the 16th morning is a gem. Calm winds, 8-foot SW swell with a 14-second period – that’s long-period groundswell. Combined energy at 2865 – strong. This one has serious power and long walls. Afternoon holds too.
Friday the 17th morning gets big – 10-foot SW with cross-off wind, clean but only for experts. Afternoon cleans right up with glassy 8-foot swell.
Saturday the 18th is a wash – cross-on winds and dropping swell.
Sunday the 19th brings back the magic. Morning glass with 6-foot SW at 13 seconds, 1249 energy. Afternoon even better – calm glass, 7-foot SW at 12 seconds, 1281 energy. A full day of quality.
Monday the 20th gets windy – 20 km/h cross-off, still rideable if you’re determined.
Tuesday the 21st sees a big spike but with onshore wind – 8-foot SSW at 16 seconds in the morning, messy. Afternoon is 12-foot with 25 km/h cross-on. That’s kite-surfing weather.
Wednesday the 22nd cleans up – morning cross-off with 8-foot SSW at 15 seconds, 2819 energy. Excellent for experts.
Thursday the 23rd gets huge – 13-foot SW at 13 seconds, glassy, but way too big for Keurbooms. Afternoon onshore kills it.
Friday the 24th afternoon looks good – cross-off with 6-foot SW at 12 seconds, 1063 energy. Clean and fun.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are just massive – 13-foot to 21-foot SW swells with energy readings in the 10,000+ range. Too big and onshore. Tow-in only.
Monday the 27th drops to 10-12-foot but glassy – still big, but clean for the brave.
Tuesday the 28th morning is a ripper to finish – 8-foot SW at 13 seconds, glassy, 1824 energy. Excellent for experienced surfers.
The true standouts are Wednesday the 15th afternoon with that glassy 5-foot SW and strong energy, and Thursday the 16th morning with the 8-foot long-period groundswell in calm conditions. Two absolute beauties.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 372 | 285 | 260 | 363 | 320 | 352 | 251 | 168 | 629 | 3491 | 2775 | 2158 | 1594 | 2124 | 1416 | 1025 | 699 | 338 | 388 | 976 | 1094 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 2:34AM1.66m | 3:08PM1.61m | 3:24AM1.73m | 3:54PM1.72m | 4:09AM1.75m | 4:37PM1.79m | 4:51AM1.73m | 5:18PM1.80m | 5:31AM1.66m | 5:58PM1.77m | 6:09AM1.56m | 6:37PM1.69m | 6:47AM1.44m | 7:16PM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:21PM0.29m | 8:57AM0.13m | 9:15PM0.19m | 9:42AM0.05m | 10:03PM0.12m | 10:24AM0.00m | 10:48PM0.09m | 11:03AM0.00m | 11:31PM0.12m | 11:41AM0.05m | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:17PM0.14m | 00:52AM0.29m | 12:52PM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
 | 5:32 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 242 | 214 | 173 | 363 | 320 | 352 | 251 | 168 | 629 | 3491 | 2775 | 2158 | 1594 | 2124 | 1416 | 1025 | 699 | 338 | 388 | 976 | 1094 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 6 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 14 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSE 13 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 372 | 285 | 260 | 127 | 83 | 44 | 56 | 51 | 139 | 90 | 90 | 69 | 72 | 52 | 103 | 543 | 192 | 242 | 335 | 156 | 113 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SSE 11 | W 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | SSE 13 | ESE 6 | SW 10 | E 7 | SE 11 | E 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 12 | 2 | 42 | 28 | 41 | 21 | 53 | 419 | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | 141 | 58 | 139 | 52 | 117 | 74 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 310 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 108 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | — | — | 5 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 58 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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