Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, gather ‘round. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Keurbooms. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some moments that’ll make it worth paddling out.

We’ve got a solid run of groundswell coming in, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story. The water is sitting at a chilly 59°F, which is much colder than normal for this time of year – nearly 5 degrees off, so you’ll want the thickest wetsuit you’ve got.

Sunday 30 August kicks things off. It’s not perfect, but it’s the first real action. Morning sees a 7ft SW swell with a moderate period of 9 seconds, producing moderate wave energy (795). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW, so the face should be clean. It’s a good, solid offering for intermediates.

The standout window, and I mean the real standout, looks like Monday 31 August afternoon. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the SE, and a 5ft SW groundswell rolls in with a 12-second period. The energy is solid (728) and with that glassy surface, Keurbooms is going to be an absolute dream. The sets will have some push but won’t be overwhelming.

Now, things get a bit tricky around Wednesday 2 September. We’ve got a massive 10ft SW swell hitting with very strong energy (3362), but it’s forecast to be too big for this break, especially with a 14-second period. That kind of power is going to close out and be unruly. This is expert territory only, and honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through that chaos.

Sunday 6 September afternoon is worth a look. The swell drops to a clean 6ft from the SW (12s, 1791 energy) and the wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the NNE. The call is that it’s excellent conditions for experienced surfers.

There’s another gem hiding in the second week. Sunday 13 September afternoon looks promising. We’ve got a 6ft SW groundswell (12s, 942 energy) and the wind is forecast to be glassy again. It’s far out, so don’t lock it in, but keep an eye on it. The period is long enough to have proper shape, and that glassy wind is a major positive.

From Wednesday 9 September through Friday 11 September, the swell drops right off. We’re looking at tiny, poor surf conditions, so save your wax for better days.

Overall, don’t get too excited about the massive days mid-week; they’re too heavy. The real sweet spot is the glassy windows on Monday afternoon and that potential one on the 13th.

Stay wet.
- Rusty

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