Keurbooms Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 23.41° E

Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Keurbooms sea temperature is
13.8°C
3.8° 

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


Keurbooms surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 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★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be 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 1.3m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Keurbooms over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a wild ride ahead, so let’s break it down.

The first real action kicks off on Wednesday, 2nd September, but it’s not for the faint of heart. That morning we’re looking at a solid 10 ft swell from the SW, with a period of 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, packing a massive punch with a combined energy of 3127. The wind is light from the SE at 6 mph, but it’s onshore, so the surface won’t be perfect. Honestly, the swell is just too big for this break, and the water is a frigid 57°F, which is a whopping 7°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit and a lot of nerve. This one is for experts only, and even then, it’s a beast.

The quality picks up for Thursday, 3rd September, in the morning. The swell drops to 6 ft from the SW, with a 12-second period, and the wind swings around to the WSW at a mere 3 mph, going cross-offshore. That’s clean surf, and the energy is still strong at 1278. This is a solid window for experienced surfers, but it’s short-lived. By Thursday afternoon, heavy rain and a howling SE wind of 22 mph ruin the party.

We hit a bit of a lull from Friday through the weekend. Friday and Saturday are blown out or choppy, with onshore winds and short-period, messy swell. Sunday, 6th September, shows a bit of promise with a long-period swell (20 seconds!) from the SSW, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. The energy is monstrous at 3359 in the morning, but the conditions just aren’t there.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday, 7th September, shapes up nicely. The morning is a bit cross-shore, but the afternoon is the real standout. At 6 ft from the SW with a 14-second period and a light WSW wind of 6 mph going cross-offshore, it’s clean, powerful, and perfect for experienced surfers. This is one of the best windows of the whole forecast.

The stretch from the 8th to the 10th is a mixed bag of small, marginal surf, but Wednesday, 9th September, has a moment of absolute glass. At 5 ft from the SW with a 15-second period, the wind is dead calm – glassy conditions. The energy is a solid 1009. Worth a paddle if you can get out.

The real standout for the whole period, though, has to be Saturday, 12th September, in the afternoon. The swell is 5 ft from the SSW, with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is absolutely glassy from the ESE at 3 mph. The energy is strong at 1793, and the conditions are clean and lined up. For a point break like Keurbooms, that long-period groundswell is going to draw up beautifully. This is the session to mark on your calendar.

Heading into the second week, things get interesting again but keep it simple. Monday, 14th September, is once again too big – 12 ft from the SSW with onshore wind. Wednesday, 16th September, starts with a glassy dawn patrol: 7 ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and zero wind. That’s clean, powerful, and excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is 2238. Get on it early.

The final days of the forecast, from the 16th afternoon through the 17th, are another case of too much swell and tricky winds. The 17th afternoon has a 8 ft SW swell with a cross-offshore W wind at 19 mph – that’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddler’s dream.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is that glassy Saturday afternoon, 12th September, and the clean, cross-offshore Monday afternoon, 7th September. Mark them. The rest is either way too big, blown out, or too small. The crowds at Keurbooms can be a thing sometimes, but on those windows, the quality will be worth sharing a few waves.

Stay stoked, and keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
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
2:08PM1.58m
2:23AM1.59m
Low Tide
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
7:56AM0.27m
8:22PM0.24m
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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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