Keurbooms Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 23.41° E

Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Keurbooms sea temperature is
14.5°C
3.0° 

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


Keurbooms surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,173 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Keurbooms in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 25th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 25th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 26th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about Keurbooms. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks – some memorable moments in there, but you’ll have to pick your windows carefully.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 15°, which is a solid 3° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s not just a little chilly; that’s straight up unusual, so don't even think about a shorty – you’ll want a full 5/4 or at least some serious rubber.

The run kicks off Tuesday the 25th. The surf is already up around 8ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell with a lot of grunt – combined energy is strong at 3073. But, the wind is light cross-shore in the morning and turns cross-on in the arvo. The quality is marginal at best, with questionable tide conditions. It’s surfable for a confident intermediate, but it’s not the pick of the forecast. Wednesday the 26th is a write-off: strong ESE winds up to 30 km/h and lumpy conditions, so give that one a miss.

Now, hold onto your board for Thursday the 27th. This is a genuine standout. Morning brings glassy conditions with a light SSE breeze, and the swell is a solid 6ft from the SSW at a very long 16 seconds. Combined energy is still pumping at 1496. It’s excellent for experienced surfers. Afternoon stays glassy with 4ft from the S. This is the session you want. The long period means the waves will have real shape and power, and with the wind dead calm, it’ll be clean as a whistle. Don’t sleep on it, but be aware crowds are *sometimes* thick here, so get in early if you can.

Friday the 28th is a tale of two halves. The morning is messy with a cross-on wind, but Friday afternoon turns glassy again – calm wind, 4ft from the S at 11 seconds. It’s not as powerful as Thursday, but it’ll be clean and fun for all levels.

The end of the month and start of September look small. Saturday the 29th has a clean afternoon with 3ft from the SW at 13 seconds and a light cross-off wind, but nothing exciting. Sunday the 30th is tiny – 2ft and weak, not worth paddling out. Monday the 31st has a small, short-period swell (8 seconds) and light glassy afternoon, but it’s only 4ft – maybe a log session at best.

Now, a big moment pops up on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The forecast is showing a massive 12ft – 10ft SW swell with very strong combined energy (4139 and 2802). The wind is favorable (cross-off on the arvo), but let’s be real – this wave is simply too big for this break. Unless you’re a seasoned expert on a tow-in board, this is a no-go zone. Same story for Thursday the 3rd: 13ft from the SSW with onshore wind? Absolutely not.

The calendar flips to Friday the 4th of September morning: glassy conditions, 8ft from the SSE at 10 seconds, combined energy at 2983. Excellent for experienced surfers. That’s another solid session if you have the skills, but that’s a fair-sized, powerful wave for anyone less than advanced.

After that, it fades. Saturday the 5th afternoon turns glassy again with 5ft from the SSE – a nice, clean small-wave option. The second week fizzles out. Sunday the 6th has a long-period SW swell (7ft, 16 seconds) but onshore winds, so not great. Monday the 7th of September looks sweet though: offshore NW wind at only 5 km/h, with 4ft from the SW at 13 seconds. Clean, glassy conditions all day. That’s a great way to start your week.

From the 8th onwards, the swell drops off a cliff. The 8th, 9th, and 10th show tiny 2ft – 3ft waves with moderate offshore winds. It’s not flat, but it’s close to it – more of a longboard or funboard zone, and not worth a special trip.

So, bottom line: Thursday the 27th of August is the absolute standout – glassy, solid 6-8ft groundswell with amazing period. Friday the 4th of September morning is your second big hitter for experienced surfers. Otherwise, the forecast has a lot of average or too-big days. Pick those two windows, and you’ll score.

— Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
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4
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4
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4
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1
3
3
0
1
4
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
1.7
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
16
2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.3
S
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.3
S
11
1
SSE
11
0.9
SW
13
1.2
SW
16
0.7
E
11
0.6
E
11
2
SSW
9
1.5
S
9
1.2
SSE
8
1.4
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2322
2643
1904
1589
2615
1197
1002
469
805
483
396
403
263
241
702
123
89
616
334
197
439
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
E
5
ENE
20
ESE
30
ESE
10
N
5
SSE
5
E
5
NW
10
S
0
ESE
5
ESE
10
SW
10
W
10
WNW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
NW
10
S
5
S
5
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Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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glassy
glassy
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glassy
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cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
2:40PM1.46m
2:44AM1.51m
3:06PM1.59m
3:12AM1.61m
3:33PM1.71m
3:40AM1.68m
3:59PM1.80m
4:08AM1.72m
4:26PM1.85m
4:37AM1.72m
4:54PM1.85m
5:07AM1.68m
5:24PM1.81m
Low Tide
8:30AM0.34m
8:44PM0.37m
8:56AM0.22m
9:12PM0.25m
9:21AM0.12m
9:39PM0.16m
9:47AM0.05m
10:07PM0.09m
10:13AM0.01m
10:36PM0.06m
10:40AM0.01m
11:05PM0.06m
11:09AM0.05m
11:37PM0.11m
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6:46
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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24
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16
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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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