Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Overall, the pattern is a slow build of swell, with the best of the early action coming this weekend, and then a real monster of a swell arriving the following weekend that's going to be way too big for the Keurbooms wave. The first solid run of waves kicks off Wednesday morning, so we're not waiting around long.

Wednesday, 9 September, we're off to a cracking start. Keurbooms is waking up with a clean 2ft SW swell at 14 seconds, and offshore NW wind at 3 mph. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. It's not a huge wave, but the energy is moderate (407) and the conditions are virtually perfect. The morning is the pick, but the afternoon goes glassy with a light 3ft SW swell. This is a beautiful, clean session to ease into the week.

Thursday, 10 September, the swell bumps up to 4ft in the morning, but the wind swings to a cross-shore SSW breeze, taking the shine off. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 7ft, but it's a cross-onshore wind, so it'll be a bit lumpy. The energy is getting strong (1993) but the wind is a problem.

Friday, 11 September, is the standout for this first week. The morning is a gem. We've got a 6ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and absolutely glassy conditions with zero wind. The energy is strong (1156) and the waves will be clean and powerful. This is a wonderful window for the confident intermediate. The afternoon stays clean enough with a 6ft SW swell, but an onshore breeze starts to creep in.

Saturday, 12 September, is a mixed bag. The morning drops to 3ft with a weak energy (237) and a cross-shore wind. The afternoon picks up to 6ft but the wind is onshore and choppy. Not the best.

Sunday, 13 September, starts with a solid 7ft SW swell, but the wind is onshore. The energy is very strong (3017), so there's a lot of water moving, but it's going to be a mess.

Monday, 14 September, the swell drops to 7ft, but the wind is cross-shore in the morning. The afternoon, however, is a real highlight. The wind turns cross-offshore, and the 7ft ESE swell cleans right up. The energy is strong (1030) and the waves will be rippable. This is a great session for the experienced surfer.

Tuesday, 15 September, starts with a glassy 5ft E swell, which is a nice, clean morning wave. The afternoon has a weird little 3ft SSW swell with a very long 21-second period, but the wind is cross-on so it's not as good as the morning.

Wednesday, 16 September, the wind is howling from the SW at 16 mph, with a 8ft SW swell. The energy is extreme (4830), but it's a cross-chop mess. This is a kite-surfing day, not a paddle-surfing one.

Thursday, 17 September, the swell is still at 7ft, but the wind is onshore in the morning and then moderate and choppy in the afternoon. Hard work.

Friday, 18 September, we have a 6ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-onshore all day. The energy is strong (1666) but the conditions are only marginal.

Saturday, 19 September, the swell builds to 8ft, but the wind is still cross-onshore in the morning. The afternoon, however, is the standout of the second week. The wind turns cross-offshore, and the 8ft SW swell is predicted to be excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is extreme (2816) and the waves will be clean and powerful. This is the one to wait for.

Sunday, 20 September, the swell hits 10ft. The wind is good, cross-offshore, and the energy is extreme (3660). But the swell is now too big for this break. Unless you're a very experienced charger, leave this one.

From Monday, 21 September, through to the end of the forecast, the swell is consistently over 10ft, and the energy is extreme (9100 on Monday morning). The wind is mixed, but it doesn't matter – the surf is too big for Keurbooms. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, it's a no-go.

So, the two true standouts: Friday, 11 September, morning for the glassy, clean conditions and Saturday, 19 September, afternoon for the big, clean swell for the experienced. Get out there.

Rusty.

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