
Surf Forecasts:
Keurbooms surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,723 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 6s. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I'm looking at the next couple of weeks for the Keurbooms area. We've got a bit of a slow start, but some real gems are hiding in this forecast, so don't write it off just yet.
The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Sunday the 6th is a mess with a strong cross-onshore wind and a big, lumpy 10-foot SSW swell. The wave energy is high (5953) but it's just not surfable. You'd be mad to paddle out. That swell drops a little for Monday morning the 7th, but the wind swings around to a light Easterly, going glassy. That's our first real window. The swell sits around 7 to 7 feet from the SSW, with a nice 14-second period. That's a proper groundswell, and with the glassy conditions, it's going to be clean and powerful. This is for experienced surfers only though – it's solid out there. The water is much colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 60°F, so a good 5/4 wetsuit is a must.
Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are smaller and less consistent, with onshore winds messing up the shape. The energy drops off (831 on Tuesday morning). It's not worth getting too excited about.
Now, Thursday the 10th looks a bit better. The swell bumps back up to 6 feet in the morning, climbing to 8 feet by the afternoon from the SW, with a 15-second period. The wind is light though, so it should be a lot cleaner than the weekend. The wave energy is getting solid again (3212). It's still a big swell, so it's not for the faint of heart, but the potential is there.
Friday the 11th morning is where it gets really interesting. Glassy conditions again, with a clean 7-foot SSW swell at 14 seconds. That's a dream scenario for experienced surfers. The energy is still high (2254). This is a standout session. The afternoon looks like it gets chopped up again by an onshore ESE wind, so get on it early.
Saturday the 12th is another one to circle on your calendar. The morning swell is big again at 10 feet, but the wind is light and variable. The afternoon is where it's at: glassy conditions with a solid 7-foot SSW groundswell, 16-second period, and a massive 3526 in energy. That is proper. If you can handle it, it will be perfect.
Sunday the 13th has some decent options with lighter winds, and Monday the 14th morning is another big, clean day with a 10-foot SW swell, but the period is shorter at 10 seconds, so it'll be a bit more of a push. It's still a huge day for the experts.
Tuesday the 15th looks like another good, clean day with a 7-foot SSW swell and glassy winds. Good energy (1994). After that, things start to get a bit more inconsistent and wind-affected for the second week, with a lot of onshore flow. There are a few clean windows on the 16th and 20th, but they're not as strong.
The real standout here is Monday morning the 11th and Saturday afternoon the 12th. Both offer glassy conditions with solid, long-period SSW groundswell. The water is cold, the waves are powerful, and if you're an experienced surfer, this is as good as it gets around here. Don't sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 12 | E 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
5723 | 3253 | 2033 | 1469 | 575 | 397 | 355 | 188 | 200 | 392 | 286 | 846 | 3545 | 2824 | 1615 | 1127 | 1191 | 865 | 1408 | 2349 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:43AM1.30m | 1:23PM1.38m | 1:41AM1.46m | 2:08PM1.58m | 2:23AM1.59m | 2:45PM1.74m | 3:00AM1.69m | 3:19PM1.86m | 3:34AM1.74m | 3:51PM1.91m | 4:06AM1.75m | 4:22PM1.90m | 4:36AM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:29PM0.59m | 7:09AM0.44m | 7:36PM0.41m | 7:56AM0.27m | 8:22PM0.24m | 8:34AM0.13m | 9:00PM0.11m | 9:08AM0.03m | 9:34PM0.02m | 9:40AM-0.02m | 10:05PM-0.01m | 10:09AM-0.02m | 10:35PM0.01m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 9 |
5723 | 3253 | 2033 | 1469 | 575 | 397 | 251 | 188 | 117 | 392 | 286 | 590 | 3545 | 2824 | 1615 | 1127 | 695 | 786 | 656 | 1564 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 19 | E 10 | E 11 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
— | — | 327 | 383 | 495 | 227 | 355 | 174 | 116 | 90 | 64 | 846 | 80 | 56 | 264 | — | — | — | 518 | 2092 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | S 5 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 35 | 50 | 236 | 207 | 75 | 32 | 200 | 31 | 22 | 11 | — | 9 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 |
200 | 339 | 652 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | 630 | 1191 | 865 | 1408 | 2349 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 420 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 41 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 58 | 10 | 0 |
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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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