Surf Forecasts:
Keurbooms surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 13,052 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with S 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 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Keurbooms. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a real standout session to get keen on.
We’ve got a bit of a waiting game for the real magic. The first few days are okay, with some clean-ish waves, but it’s not until the end of the first week that things really fire up.
Friday (28th August) starts off a bit average. The morning has a 4ft south swell with a 11-second period, but it’s a bit cross and only showing marginal energy (833). The afternoon cleans right up though – glassy conditions with a 4ft south swell. It’s a gentle start, but the quality is there for a fun session.
Saturday (29th August) is a bit of a letdown. The morning has a smaller 3ft swell with a cross breeze making it messy. The afternoon improves with a clean 3ft SSE swell, but it’s small.
Sunday (30th August) is where things start to get interesting. The morning brings a 6ft SW swell with clean cross-offshore winds (571). But the afternoon is the first real highlight: a 7ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period, glassy cross-off winds, and solid energy (1382). This is excellent for experienced surfers, and the clean conditions mean it will be a treat.
Monday (31st August) keeps the good vibes going. Both the morning and afternoon have solid 6-6ft SW swells with clean cross-offshore winds. Consistent surf for the intermediate crew.
Now, Tuesday (1st September) is the absolute standout of the whole outlook. The morning session is pure gold: glassy, 7ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period, and a heap of energy (1204). it’s clean, it’s powerful, and it’s begging for a dawn patrol. This is the one to circle.
Things get a bit manic from there. Wednesday (2nd September) sees a massive 13ft to 16ft SW swell roll in with very long 14-17 second periods. This is expert-only territory, and the energy is enormous (6364 and 12,371). The winds are clean, but the size is simply too big for most.
From Thursday 3rd September through Friday 5th September, it’s a write-off for conventional surfing. We’ve got strong onshore winds and a massive, messy swell (26ft+ at one point). The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this stretch.
After the storm passes, Sunday 6th September brings another window of excellent, clean surf. The morning has a 8ft ESE swell with glassy conditions (1693), and the afternoon is a 6ft ESE swell, also glassy (1389). Perfect for those who waited it out.
The following week from Monday 7th September to Saturday 12th September is a step down. We see smaller swells (3ft to 4ft) and often onshore or cross conditions. There are some clean moments, but the energy is lower and the quality is marginal. There is a bit of a bump on the 10th and 11th, but with strong cross-onshore winds, it’s not going to be pretty. The very end of the outlook on the 12th has a 8ft ESE swell, but it’s cross-shore and a bit lumpy.
So, the call is clear: Tuesday morning 1st September is your best bet. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
698 | 411 | 338 | 364 | 251 | 167 | 301 | 481 | 1298 | 1007 | 808 | 739 | 640 | 1172 | 1651 | 1290 | 6326 | 12346 | 5842 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 3:40AM1.68m | 3:59PM1.80m | 4:08AM1.72m | 4:26PM1.85m | 4:37AM1.72m | 4:54PM1.85m | 5:07AM1.68m | 5:24PM1.81m | 5:38AM1.61m | 5:57PM1.72m | 6:13AM1.49m | 6:34PM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:40AM0.13m | 00:11AM0.21m | 12:15PM0.25m | 00:51AM0.34m | ||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
6:04 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | E 10 | E 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 14 |
698 | 313 | 246 | 364 | 251 | 167 | 220 | 481 | 1298 | 1007 | 808 | 739 | 640 | 1172 | 1651 | 1290 | 6326 | 12346 | 5842 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 11 | S 11 | E 10 | E 11 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
405 | 411 | 338 | 171 | 154 | 215 | 301 | 400 | 64 | 37 | 37 | 57 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 17 | 38 | 25 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — |
52 | 109 | 210 | 155 | 202 | 121 | 95 | 90 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | — | ESE 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | 9 | 8 | 21 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 0 | 33 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 468 | 9 | 43 |
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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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