Keurbooms Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 23.41° E

Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Keurbooms sea temperature is
13.3° C
4.2° 

Keurbooms surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Keurbooms surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 5,164 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Keurbooms in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 20th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 20th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 20th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, because I’ve been staring at the charts for the Keurbooms stretch and it’s a wild ride ahead. Let’s break it down.

First up, the water here is running *much* colder than normal for this time of year – we’re talking a full 56°F with a whopping -8°F anomaly. That’s proper unusual, so if you’re paddling out at Keurbooms, you’ll be wanting a thick wetsuit or a good bootie. The swell energy is off the charts early on, with readings up to 5171 (combined energy), which is seriously strong stuff.

Right out of the gate, Thursday the 20th morning hits with a massive 13 ft SSW swell, but honestly, she’s too big. That’s a solid “too big for this break” call, despite the cross-on wind being light. The afternoon cleans up with glassy conditions and an 12 ft SW swell, but again, that’s a wall of water for this spot. Not for the faint-hearted.

Friday the 21st drops off to a more manageable 8 ft SW, but the wind is onshore in the morning and cross-on in the afternoon, making it messy. The Saturday the 22nd window is actually a bit of a sleeper: morning has a clean cross-off breeze with 6 ft SSW swell, and the afternoon is clean with 6 ft SW – both carry a “very good surf” shout. The energy is still moderate (1021 and 925), so it’s not a monster, but it’s surfable.

Sunday the 23rd is a bit of a letdown – onshore winds and rising swell, not great. Then we hit a lumpy patch from Monday the 24th through to Tuesday the 25th, with swell in the 6 ft to 8 ft range but mostly cross-on or onshore wind. The Tuesday the 25th afternoon swell has a long 16-second period, which is a classic groundswell, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s a bit of a miss.

Now, here’s a standout for you. Wednesday the 26th is a beauty. The morning has a clean cross-off breeze with a 5 ft SSW swell, and the afternoon is even cleaner – cross-off wind, 4 ft SW swell. That’s proper clean, small but fun with very good conditions. The energy is light (719 and 959), but the wind is your friend. This is your go-to for a quiet, glassy session.

Thursday the 27th is small and glassy in the afternoon (3 ft SW, glass), but it’s tiny. Then we get a real treat for the experienced crew: Friday the 28th afternoon brings a 6 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, clean cross-off wind, and a “excellent surf for experienced surfers” tag. The energy is 1645 – that’s got some legs. Watch out for those long-period swell lines at a point or reef, though; at a beach break, they might stand up too straight.

Saturday the 29th morning is clean with 8 ft SSW, but that’s big, and the afternoon is 10 ft SW – too big again. Sunday the 30th is also too big, with messy onshore winds. Monday the 31st is clean but lumpy, with 8 ft SSW.

Then, the real long-range gem. Wednesday the 2nd of September morning – over a week away, so keep a loose eye on it – is looking absolutely unreal. Glassy conditions, calm wind, an 8 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and energy at 3184. The call is “excellent surf for experienced surfers.” That’s a groundswell with serious power, and the glass means it’ll be a dream. The afternoon is also glassy but 10 ft SW, which is expert territory.

Thursday the 3rd of September is too big again, with 12 ft and 10 ft SW. Friday the 4th of September is back to marginal with cross-shore wind.

So, if you’re picking one or two sessions: Wednesday 26th August is your small, clean, fun day for all levels. For the big-wave hunters, lock in Wednesday 2nd September morning – that’s a standout for experienced surfers, but a long way out, so don’t hold your breath.

Stay warm, keep your eyes on the horizon, and if you see the water that cold, you’ll know it’s real.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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SSW
14
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12
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1.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5164
3857
2166
1444
614
469
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671
1279
1491
1092
1240
840
711
2265
2846
2053
880
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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NNW
10
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15
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10
WNW
25
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WNW
10
SSE
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NNW
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High Tide
8:20PM1.14m
9:21AM0.98m
10:45PM1.05m
12:36PM1.02m
00:51AM1.13m
1:37PM1.16m
1:41AM1.26m
2:11PM1.31m
2:15AM1.39m
2:40PM1.46m
2:44AM1.51m
3:06PM1.59m
3:12AM1.61m
Low Tide
1:48PM0.67m
2:58AM0.73m
3:17PM0.80m
6:02AM0.75m
6:37PM0.77m
7:26AM0.62m
7:40PM0.64m
8:02AM0.48m
8:15PM0.50m
8:30AM0.34m
8:44PM0.37m
8:56AM0.22m
9:12PM0.25m
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Information about the Keurbooms Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Keurbooms may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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