Keurbooms Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 23.41° E

Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Keurbooms sea temperature is
15.0°C
2.5° 

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


Keurbooms surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 8,240 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 19s 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 1.4m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 1st Sep)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 6th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about Keurbooms over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a pretty wild ride ahead, with some serious power showing up, but the wind is going to be the big story – it's gonna mess with a lot of it. The first real standout is a short window that looks absolutely firing, so you’ll want to be locked in for that one.

The water temperature at Keurbooms is sitting at 59°, which is a whopping 5° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a major cold snap, so a thick steamer is non-negotiable.

Tuesday the 1st is a write-off. The swell is pushing 8ft to 8ft from the SW, but the wind is cross-on, and the combined energy is already up there at 1556 (moderate to strong). It’s messy and marginal, not worth the paddle.

Wednesday the 2nd is the day. This is the standout of the whole outlook. We’ve got a solid 10ft SW swell with a 13-second period (that’s proper groundswell) rolling in, and the wind is light and onshore, but the report says wind and tide are favorable. The combined energy is absolutely pumping at 3119 (strong). Now, 10ft is big—this is expert territory. The long period means it’ll bend best around a point or reef, but for a beach break, it might be a bit too straight. However, for the experienced crew on bigger boards, this could be the session of the month. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so get in early.

Thursday the 3rd starts clean in the morning with a 6ft SW swell (13s) and a cross-off breeze from the W, which will groom it nicely. Combined energy is 1348 (moderate to strong). That morning looks excellent for experienced surfers. But hold onto your leash—the afternoon turns ugly fast. A 13ft S swell with a short 9-second period gets slammed by 40 km/h cross-on winds. That’s a full-on washing machine. Combined energy is 2266 (strong), but it’s pure chaos.

Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are poor. The swell drops but the wind stays nasty from the ESE at 25-30 km/h, making everything lumpy and choppy. Not worth your time.

Sunday the 6th has to be mentioned, but only as a warning. A massive 12ft SSW swell with a 19-second period hits, and the combined energy is an enormous 8777 (very strong). That’s a lot of water moving, but it’s getting thrashed by 30 km/h cross-on winds. For paddle surfing, it’s a no-go. If you’ve got a kite, then this setup is much more interesting.

Monday the 7th sees a drop in swell to 6-6ft, but still with cross-on winds. Marginal at best, with combined energy between 1690 and 2867. Light winds mean small ripples, but it’s not clean.

Now we get a real treat. Tuesday the 8th through Wednesday the 9th is a beautiful, small window. On Tuesday, the morning has a 5ft E swell with a 10-second period and a clean cross-off breeze from the NNW. But the real magic is Tuesday afternoon: a 4ft E swell, glassy conditions (SE 5 km/h), and clean surf. Combined energy is only 528 (moderate), but it’s clean and fun for all levels. Wednesday morning is glassy again with a tiny 2ft swell, but the energy is low (149), so it’s more of a longboard or foiling session.

From Thursday the 10th onward, things get inconsistent and mostly average. Thursday afternoon has some potential with a 4ft SW swell and glassy conditions (combined energy 522). Monday the 14th afternoon also offers a chance at a glassy 4ft SW swell (704 combined energy). Wednesday the 16th morning and afternoon sees a clean 5ft SW swell (12s) with cross-off winds, and the afternoon session is rated excellent for experienced surfers (combined energy 1220).

The rest of the second week is a mix of onshore winds and small, weak swell. Combined energy drops below 200 often, and it’s just not going to be worth getting wet. There’s a solid gap of poor or marginal days from the 12th to the 14th morning.

In the end, if you’re an expert, Wednesday the 2nd is your absolute best bet for size and power. For everyone else, Tuesday the 8th afternoon and Wednesday the 9th morning are the cleanest, most fun waves on offer, even if they’re small.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri morning, light winds from the ENE by Sat morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:57PM1.72m
6:13AM1.49m
6:34PM1.59m
6:54AM1.35m
7:21PM1.42m
7:52AM1.19m
8:36PM1.24m
9:52AM1.08m
10:58PM1.18m
12:15PM1.18m
00:43AM1.30m
1:23PM1.38m
1:41AM1.46m
Low Tide
11:40AM0.13m
00:11AM0.21m
12:15PM0.25m
00:51AM0.34m
12:56PM0.41m
1:45AM0.50m
1:57PM0.58m
3:21AM0.63m
4:08PM0.69m
5:48AM0.60m
6:29PM0.59m
7:09AM0.44m
7:36PM0.41m
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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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