Keurbooms Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 23.41° E

Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Keurbooms sea temperature is
17.4° C
0.2° 

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


Keurbooms surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,409 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Keurbooms in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a seat. This is a tale of the next two weeks at one spot only – Keurbooms. No other options, just this one. Let’s get into it.

The surf kicks off this Saturday, the 25th of July, and it’s a proper one for the experienced crew. We’re looking at a solid 8ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 13-second period. The wave energy is pumping hard at 2248, and the water is sitting at a normal 63°F for this time of year. The wind is glassy in the morning – just a slight air from the SSE – so it’s going to be clean. This is the standout of the whole window for the early days. The afternoon gets a bit messy as the wind swings cross-on, so get your session in before lunch.

Sunday the 26th keeps the quality high. The swell drops just a touch to 7ft from the SW, period at 12 seconds, still packing a punch (1711 energy). The wind goes glassy from the east all day. It’s clean, it’s powerful, and it’s for the experienced surfer. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out, but with conditions this good, it’s worth sharing a few.

Monday the 27th starts off clean with a 7ft SW swell and a cross-offshore wind from the W, making for a nice shape. But the afternoon brings a bigger pulse of 8ft from the SSW with a longer 14-second period, and the wind turns cross-on and choppy. The energy spikes to 3461, but the quality drops. The morning is your call.

Tuesday the 28th is a write-off. The swell is pushing 10ft with a 14-second period, and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore. That’s too big for this break and the wind is ruining it. The energy is massive (3346), but it’s a no-go for paddling. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

From Wednesday the 29th through to Friday the 31st, we’re in a bit of a lull. The swell drops below 7ft, the wind is mostly cross-on, and the scores are marginal. The energy dips into the 900-1600 range. There’s a window on Thursday the 30th morning where the wind goes glassy and the swell is 5ft with a 13-second period – that’s your best bet for a small, clean session in this stretch.

Then we jump into August. Saturday the 1st of August is a good one. Morning has a bit of onshore wind, but the afternoon goes glassy with a 8ft swell from the ESE at 10 seconds. Clean conditions for the experienced. Sunday the 2nd is a real standout. The morning is a bit mixed, but the afternoon goes glassy with a 4ft groundswell from the SSW at an incredible 18 seconds. The energy is still 1936, meaning it’s got some serious push behind it. That long period will make for some beautifully lined-up waves, but it might break a bit straight on the beach. Still, glassy conditions and a deep, long swell is a treat.

Monday the 3rd of August has a clean afternoon session with a 7ft SW swell at 14 seconds and glassy wind. That’s a solid, clean wave for the experienced. Tuesday the 4th is mostly marginal. Wednesday the 5th is a sleeper hit – the wind goes cross-off from the NNW, the swell is 6ft from the SW at 14 seconds, and the energy is 1470. Clean conditions.

Now, the second week gets a bit wild. Thursday the 6th of August morning has a massive 10ft SW swell at 15 seconds with a strong cross-off wind from the NNW, but it’s too big for this spot. The afternoon drops to 8ft with a moderate offshore wind from the NNW, making it clean and powerful. Friday the 7th is similar – 10ft in the morning, too big, but the afternoon goes glassy with a 10ft SW swell. That’s a huge, glassy wave for the experts only.

The final standout is Saturday the 8th of August. Morning is glassy with a 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The afternoon is clean with a cross-off wind and an 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds. Energy is 2472. This is the best expert session in the second week. After that, Sunday the 9th is blown out by rain and strong winds. That’s the window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
2
SW
13
2
SW
12
2.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
16
3
SSW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
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13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
2.5
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
9
2.5
ESE
9
3
E
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2168
2310
1914
1276
980
1246
1169
2838
4982
3339
2554
1950
1269
891
746
689
841
847
1047
1228
1672
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
NNW
5
ESE
5
E
10
W
15
W
15
SSE
10
E
20
E
20
ESE
10
NE
10
E
15
E
10
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0
S
10
ESE
5
NNE
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
NNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:43PM1.18m
1:50AM1.30m
2:25PM1.29m
2:30AM1.40m
2:59PM1.41m
3:04AM1.50m
3:30PM1.51m
3:35AM1.57m
4:00PM1.60m
4:04AM1.62m
4:28PM1.67m
4:33AM1.64m
4:56PM1.71m
Low Tide
7:42PM0.61m
8:16AM0.46m
8:26PM0.51m
8:50AM0.35m
9:01PM0.41m
9:20AM0.25m
9:33PM0.32m
9:48AM0.17m
10:03PM0.26m
10:16AM0.11m
10:32PM0.21m
10:42AM0.08m
11:02PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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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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