Surf Forecasts:
Keurbooms surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,429 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Keurbooms in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ here. We’ve got one spot on the radar for the next 16 days, and it’s Keurbooms. This is an exposed, fairly consistent break that’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothin’ wild there.
The first decent window kicks off Thursday, July 16, with a solid 8ft SW groundswell, period of 14 seconds, and glassy, clean conditions. The combined energy is strong (2850). This is proper stuff – long period, packed with power, but it’s gonna be a handful. At 8ft, it’s really only for experienced surfers. The wind is glassy, so the face will be smooth, but that long period at a beach setup can make it break a bit straight. Still, for the crew who know what they’re doing, Thursday morning is a standout.
Friday, July 17, keeps the pace with 8ft to 7ft SW swell, still glassy, and energy dropping from 1584 to 1101. It’s still excellent, but the swell is easing. Saturday, July 18, sees a drop to 4ft in the morning, but then a clean 6ft SW pulse in the afternoon with glassy conditions – a nice little window for the intermediates.
Then things get a bit rowdy. From Sunday, July 19, through to the end of the month, we’ve got a run of big swells. Sunday morning hits 10ft, and then Tuesday, July 21, pumps 12ft SW with 14 seconds and massive energy (4434). Wednesday, July 22, is 10ft, and it keeps going. This is all too big for the break – the data says it’s predicted to be too big, so unless you’re on a gun and want a serious mission, sit this one out. The wind is often glassy or clean, but the size is the issue.
The real standout for the whole period lands on Sunday, July 26. The afternoon shows 8ft SW swell, 14-second period, glassy, calm wind, and the energy is 3011. This is the sweet spot – big enough to be exciting, but clean and glassy, and it’s rated as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s your best bet for the second week.
There’s a gap in the middle where the swell is just too big, and then it tries to settle. Monday, July 27, and Tuesday, July 28, offer 7ft to 6ft SW swell with glassy conditions and energy in the 1700–2478 range. Good, clean waves for the experienced crew.
After that, the wind picks up, and the swell gets messy again. Wednesday, July 29, has a weird 4ft SW swell with a 19-second period, but it’s blown out by 25 mph winds. Then a massive 13ft to 15ft swell hits at the end of the month, which is just too big and onshore.
So, the best on offer: Thursday, July 16 morning for the hardcore crew, and Sunday, July 26 afternoon as the absolute standout of the 16 days. For the rest, it’s either too big or too windy. Crowds are possible at Keurbooms, so get in early. This is a proper, exposed spot, so when it’s on, it’s on.
Alright, that’s the story from here. Stay safe out there.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3313 | 2775 | 2094 | 1374 | 1530 | 1034 | 530 | 298 | 763 | 992 | 1433 | 1291 | 515 | 398 | 661 | 984 | 3139 | 4370 | 4429 | 3159 | 2495 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | on |
High Tide | 4:51AM1.73m | 5:18PM1.80m | 5:31AM1.66m | 5:58PM1.77m | 6:09AM1.56m | 6:37PM1.69m | 6:47AM1.44m | 7:16PM1.57m | 7:27AM1.31m | 7:57PM1.44m | 8:12AM1.19m | 8:45PM1.31m | 9:14AM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:48PM0.09m | 11:03AM0.00m | 11:31PM0.12m | 11:41AM0.05m | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:17PM0.14m | 00:52AM0.29m | 12:52PM0.26m | 1:32AM0.41m | 1:29PM0.39m | 2:17AM0.52m | 2:10PM0.53m | 3:12AM0.62m | 3:07PM0.65m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — |
 | 5:35 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 3313 | 2775 | 2094 | 1374 | 1530 | 1034 | 530 | 235 | 763 | 723 | 78 | 1291 | 515 | 398 | 661 | 984 | 3139 | 4370 | 4429 | 3159 | 2495 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 71 | 75 | 82 | 82 | 54 | 51 | 119 | 298 | 199 | 269 | 92 | 77 | 157 | 97 | 153 | 145 | 94 | 56 | 44 | 41 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 88 | 18 | 18 | 48 | 169 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 992 | 1433 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 58 |
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