Keurbooms Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 23.41° E

Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 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: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,928 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Keurbooms in the next 16 days are 3.0m 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 2.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 21st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 25th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 25th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright man, let’s talk Keurbooms. We’ve got some serious swell coming, but it’s not all going to be rideable for the average surfer.

The best bet on the whole chart is Thursday the 27th of August, when the wind goes glass in the afternoon. You’ll have clean 1.6m south swell at 14 seconds, packing plenty of punch. That’s your window.

The early stuff is sketchy. Friday the 21st is blown out. Saturday the 22nd cleans up with a drop in size to 1.3m to 1.6m out of the SSW and SW, cross-off winds keep it tidy, but it’s only a moderate energy day.

Sunday the 23rd has a 2.5m SW swell but onshore wind ruins it. Monday the 24th is small and clean but weak.

Tuesday the 25th brings a 3.0m SW groundswell from 14 seconds – too big for this spot, and the wind is onshore. Wednesday the 26th is a washout with short-period windswell.

Then Thursday the 27th afternoon: 1.6m south swell, 14-second period, glassy conditions. That’s the day. The file calls it excellent for experienced surfers.

Friday the 28th stays clean with an offshore breeze and a 1.1m SW swell from 14 seconds. Small but clean.

Saturday the 29th is 1.4m with a very long 15-second period – expect well-shaped waves but long waits between sets. Good for a point break setup though.

Sunday the 30th bumps up to 2.1m SW with a clean cross-off breeze – solid but pushing the limits.

The first days of September are ugly. The 31st is choppy onshore junk. Tuesday the 1st is cross-on with short period swell. Wednesday the 2nd is clean but big at 2.1m.

Then from the 3rd to the 5th of September, it’s a full-on swell event. 3.0m, 4.5m, then 5.0m SW groundswell with 15 to 16-second periods. Energy readings are off the charts – over 10,000. All of these are flagged as too big for Keurbooms. That’s big-wave territory only.

So, don’t get caught out by the big stuff. Target the afternoon of the 27th through the 28th for the cleanest, most enjoyable surf.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.5
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
13
1.6
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.1
SW
11
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
2.4
SW
11
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
3
ESE
7
2.2
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2166
1444
614
531
512
722
1280
1518
1054
1331
840
826
1419
2734
2587
1904
1112
752
514
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
SE
15
ESE
10
WNW
25
W
15
WSW
5
W
5
SSE
5
SE
5
NNW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
WNW
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
NNE
15
ESE
20
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5
NNE
Wind State
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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
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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Feels °C
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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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