Surf Forecasts:
Keurbooms surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,927 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Keurbooms in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) 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 3.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, just switchin' the numbers for the folks who think in feet and miles. Let's talk Keurbooms.
First off, the water's a chilly 59°, which is 5° colder than normal for this time of year—that's a cold snap, so a thick suit is non-negotiable.
The first session to think about is Monday the 24th. It's not a classic—light cross-on wind from the S and a 6ft SW swell running at 12 seconds. There's moderate energy (852), but the report calls it marginal, so it's a paddle-out-and-see deal.
Tuesday the 25th brings some punch: a solid 8ft SW groundswell with a long 14-second period. The energy is strong (3073-3717), but that cross-on S wind will keep the surface a little bumpy. The experienced crew will find some grunty ones.
Now, Thursday the 27th is where the magic happens. Morning brings a glassy 6ft SSW swell—perfect silence on the water—with strong energy (1523). The afternoon eases to a 5ft S swell, still glassy. This is the standout. Two sessions, both clean, with proper push. Friday the 28th keeps that glass with a 4ft S swell—ideal for a bigger board.
The weekend is small. Saturday the 29th has a clean 3ft SSE swell but it's weak (384), and Sunday the 30th is glassy in the morning with a tiny 3ft E swell—barely worth the paddle.
Come Monday the 31st, we get a solid 8ft SW swell with clean cross-off wind and strong energy (1774). Afternoon cleans up nicely. That's a good session for the bigger gear.
Tuesday the 1st of September starts glassy with a 6ft SW swell. Excellent conditions in the morning.
Then things go absolutely bonkers. From Wednesday the 2nd of September, it's huge: 15ft to 20ft of SW groundswell with periods up to 16 seconds. The wave energy readings are monstrous—10,000 to 17,000+. This is strictly for big-wave experts only. At this size, the break is expose and chaotic, honestly more suited for kites than paddle boards. This lasts right through to the 5th.
Things settle on Sunday the 6th of September with a clean 7ft S swell and light winds—excellent conditions for the experienced surfer.
Overall, the best of the best is Thursday the 27th into Friday the 28th of August. Those glassy windows with solid, clean swell are your best bet. For the thrill-seekers, the big stuff starting September 2nd is a sight to see, but it's not for the faint of heart.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | ESE 10 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 765 | 721 | 1884 | 2322 | 2643 | 2103 | 992 | 2642 | 1197 | 1002 | 544 | 705 | 418 | 370 | 275 | 277 | 140 | 198 | 257 | 125 | 2107 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:11PM1.31m | 2:15AM1.39m | 2:40PM1.46m | 2:44AM1.51m | 3:06PM1.59m | 3:12AM1.61m | 3:33PM1.71m | 3:40AM1.68m | 3:59PM1.80m | 4:08AM1.72m | 4:26PM1.85m | 4:37AM1.72m | 4:54PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:02AM0.48m | 8:15PM0.50m | 8:30AM0.34m | 8:44PM0.37m | 8:56AM0.22m | 9:12PM0.25m | 9:21AM0.12m | 9:39PM0.16m | 9:47AM0.05m | 10:07PM0.09m | 10:13AM0.01m | 10:36PM0.06m | 10:40AM0.01m | 11:05PM0.06m | |||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 14 | 22 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 30 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 11 | ESE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 765 | 721 | 1884 | 2322 | 2643 | 2103 | 992 | 2642 | 1197 | 521 | 540 | 640 | 394 | 338 | 151 | 277 | 140 | 198 | 257 | 125 | 2107 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 11 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | — | SSW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSE 14 | S 11 | ESE 8 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 11 |
| kJ | 85 | 400 | 4 | 751 | 1074 | — | 939 | 290 | 127 | 1002 | 544 | 705 | 418 | 118 | 275 | 107 | 209 | 191 | 22 | 10 | 64 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — | — | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | WSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 8 | SSE 11 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 649 | — | — | 94 | 330 | 11 | 47 | 119 | 155 | 170 | 66 | 66 | — | 10 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | N 4 | NNW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 216 | 479 | 645 | — | — | — | — | 370 | 27 | 73 | 56 | 538 | 1447 | 1533 | 2588 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 58 | 422 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 33 | 33 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 120 |
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