
Surf Forecasts:
Keurbooms surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,655 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 onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I've got the lowdown on the local surf for the coming weeks.
First up, let's look at the overall picture. We've got a solid run of swell on the cards, but it's going to be a mixed bag of conditions, so you're gonna have to pick your moments. The water's sitting right around 63.3°F, which is just about average for this time of year, so nothing wild to report on that front.
Let's kick off with the immediate outlook. For Keurbooms, the weekend is starting off a bit average. Saturday the 25th is looking at a 8.2ft SW swell but with a cross-on breeze, making it a bit messy. Honestly, that one's a bit of a write-off.
Sunday the 26th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is looking like the pick of this first run. We've got a 6.9ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period, and the wind is going glassy. That's going to be clean and punchy. Sunday afternoon stays glassy with a 6.2ft swell. This is a good one for experienced surfers, as it’s got some grunt.
Monday the 27th morning hangs in there with a 6.2ft SW swell and a clean cross-off wind, so still some fun waves to be had. The afternoon though, it gets a bit messy with a bigger 8.2ft south-westerly and a cross-on breeze.
Now, a heads-up: Tuesday the 28th and into the next weekend, the swell really starts to jack up. We're talking about a 9.8ft SSW swell on Tuesday morning and again on Friday afternoon and Saturday the 1st of August. The combined swell energy is massive – over 2,500 at times – and that's just too big for this spot. Big, beefy and blown out, those are days for experts only or maybe even the kites. Also, note that long period swells like this, with periods of 14 seconds, can make some beach breaks close out, but at a place like Keurbooms, it should still offer up some corners.
The real standout though is going to be later on. Look at Sunday, the 2nd of August. We're getting a 6.9ft ESE groundswell, but the wind is glassy. That combo is pure magic. It’s got the most energy from the best direction, and it’s clean. That is your absolute best bet, and if you can hold out, it will be worth the wait.
Then we have another really solid window around the 5th and 6th of August. The afternoon of the 5th is looking at a 4.3ft long-period SW swell (14 secs) with glassy conditions again. Absolutely perfect for a late session.
And mark your calendar for Saturday the 8th of August. The afternoon has a 8.2ft SW swell with a 12-second period and the wind is going completely calm. That's another genuine standout, but you'll need your big-wave gear and be ready for some serious power. It's still a few weeks out, so it's promising but not locked in yet.
Overall, between the big, gnarly days and the blown-out ones, you've got a couple of absolute gems if you time it right. The session on Sunday morning July 26th is the best of the immediate future, and those glassy windows on the 2nd and the 5th of August are the ones I'd be circling on the calendar.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1914 | 1276 | 980 | 756 | 1427 | 2110 | 3552 | 2296 | 2125 | 1762 | 1164 | 905 | 841 | 841 | 854 | 859 | 745 | 1123 | 1202 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | |||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
5:40 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 9 |
1914 | 1276 | 980 | 756 | 1427 | 2110 | 3552 | 2296 | 2125 | 1762 | 1164 | 905 | 261 | 841 | 854 | 859 | 496 | 374 | 1202 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | E 8 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | SW 13 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | SW 12 |
67 | 397 | 339 | 480 | 596 | 832 | 5 | — | 121 | — | — | — | 841 | 167 | 375 | — | — | — | 244 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 38 | 38 | 16 | 18 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | 87 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 5 | — | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 7 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — |
— | — | — | 2 | 64 | — | 428 | 351 | 315 | 211 | 244 | 260 | 399 | — | — | 514 | 745 | 1123 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 454 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 33 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 43 | 58 | 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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