
Surf Forecasts:
Keurbooms surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,573 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Keurbooms in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for Keurbooms. Let’s get into it.
First off, it’s a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows where it’s going to be seriously good. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
The week starts off a bit rough. Sunday the 6th is a write-off with a strong cross-onshore wind and a big, junky 10ft swell. Not worth paddling out for. Monday the 7th is a big improvement. The morning is still a bit cross-on, but the afternoon turns glassy. The swell settles to a clean 7ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, which has some proper power to it (1923 combined energy). That’s a solid session for an intermediate surfer – clean faces and good push.
Tuesday the 8th morning is where it starts to get interesting. The wind is glassy, and the swell drops to 5ft from the E, but the period is a short 9 seconds and the energy is weak (766). It’s clean but a bit weak. The real standout is next Saturday, the 12th of September. The afternoon goes completely glassy, with a 7ft SSW groundswell and a 16-second period. The energy is pumping (3543). That’s about as good as it gets here for a clean, powerful wave. The direction is SE, which is close to the optimum, so expect it to line up well. Keep in mind, though, this spot can get crowded sometimes.
The following week has a couple of good glassy windows, like Monday the 14th with 5ft to 6ft SW swell and clean conditions, but the real monster shows up Tuesday the 15th. The swell is 10ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and it’s glassy. However, the forecast says it’s too big for this break. That’s expert-only territory, and it’s going to be a washing machine. Wednesday the 16th through Thursday the 17th is the same story – massive 10ft to 12ft swells, but it’s just too much for this spot. The wind is clean (cross-off), so if you’re a charger, it might be on, but the data says it’s too big.
After that, the swell backs off. The 18th and 19th see the wind pick up and the quality drop. The last real chance for a decent, manageable wave is Sunday the 20th afternoon. The swell is small at 3ft from the SW, but it’s glassy with a 10-second period and weak energy (267). It’s a longboard or groveler session, but it’s clean.
So, the best on offer is clear: Saturday the 12th of September afternoon is the standout. Clean, glassy, 7ft of long-period SSW groundswell, and the energy is solid. For a second pick, Monday the 7th afternoon is a great fallback with clean 7ft waves. The second week is mostly dominated by swells that are either too big or too weak, with a few clean but small windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SW 12 | E 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 8 |
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380 | 3169 | 5573 | 3142 | 2033 | 1469 | 516 | 332 | 355 | 274 | 200 | 340 | 282 | 2009 | 2856 | 2090 | 1144 | 851 | 799 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:58PM1.18m | 12:15PM1.18m | 00:43AM1.30m | 1:23PM1.38m | 1:41AM1.46m | 2:08PM1.58m | 2:23AM1.59m | 2:45PM1.74m | 3:00AM1.69m | 3:19PM1.86m | 3:34AM1.74m | 3:51PM1.91m | 4:06AM1.75m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:48AM0.60m | 6:29PM0.59m | 7:09AM0.44m | 7:36PM0.41m | 7:56AM0.27m | 8:22PM0.24m | 8:34AM0.13m | 9:00PM0.11m | 9:08AM0.03m | 9:34PM0.02m | 9:40AM-0.02m | 10:05PM-0.01m | |||||||
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
380 | 3169 | 5573 | 3142 | 2033 | 1469 | 516 | 332 | 246 | 179 | 113 | 340 | 282 | 2009 | 2856 | 2090 | 1144 | 851 | 555 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 23 | SSW 10 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 9 | E 9 | S 5 | SE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 13 | S 22 |
311 | 235 | — | — | 385 | 404 | 495 | 227 | 355 | 174 | 116 | 85 | 62 | 26 | 4 | 36 | 21 | 7 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | S 13 | — | — | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 11 | — | — | SE 14 | — | — |
38 | 28 | — | — | 60 | 50 | 236 | 207 | 77 | 32 | 200 | 30 | 16 | 55 | — | — | 8 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | W 4 | SW 4 | — | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
154 | 179 | 282 | 434 | 727 | — | — | — | — | 274 | — | 13 | 19 | — | 52 | 77 | 150 | 606 | 799 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 58 | 420 | 58 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 41 | 41 | 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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