Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same outlook for the next couple of weeks, but in feet and degrees Fahrenheit.

We’ve got Keurbooms as the only spot on the radar. Water temp is about average for the time of year, sitting around 64°F. Nothing unusual.

The real standout window is the stretch from Thursday morning, July 23, through to Sunday, July 26. Thursday morning, July 23, is looking clean with a 7ft SW swell at 12 seconds, and a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 1266. That’s a solid session. But Thursday afternoon gets a bit hairy – the swell jumps to 10ft from the SW, and while the wind is still cross-off, that’s big for Keurbooms. The combined energy is 2268, but this is really only for the experienced crew.

Friday, July 24, is pumping hard but it’s a beast. We’re looking at an 12ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 16 seconds, and that energy is massive at 6279. The wind is onshore, so it’s going to be a messy, powerful beast. This is not for the faint of heart. It’s a kite-surfing kind of day for most.

The best call for the first week is hands down Sunday, July 26. The morning and afternoon both have glassy conditions, with a 6ft SW swell (12 sec period) and very light wind. The combined energy is around 1310, which is just right. It’s clean, consistent, and manageable. The water is still about average for the season. Crowds are possible at Keurbooms, so get there early.

The rest of the week gets tricky. Monday, July 27, morning is glassy with a 7ft swell, but the afternoon turns onshore and messy. Tuesday, July 28, is a write-off with strong onshore winds and choppy surf. Wednesday, July 29, morning looks clean again with a 7ft SSW swell, but the energy is high at 3262, so it’s one for the experts.

There’s a gap of poor conditions from Thursday, July 30, through to Friday, July 31, with strong winds and small, choppy swell. The energy drops to around 833 and 602, so not worth paddling out.

Then we get a nice little recovery. Saturday, August 1, brings a smaller but clean 5ft swell from the ESE, with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is low at 521, but it’s a fun, user-friendly wave. Sunday, August 2, is even better with a glassy 4ft SW swell and calm winds. That’s a great small-wave day.

The long-range stuff from August 3 onward looks promising but less certain. The swell is around 4ft to 4ft, mostly from the SW, with clean conditions and glassy periods. The energy stays moderate, between 555 and 731. It’s not huge, but it’s surfable. The standout at the end of the run is Wednesday afternoon, August 5, with a 7ft SSW swell, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 2070. That’s a solid session for the experienced surfer.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Sunday, July 26, for the clean, glassy conditions and manageable swell. The second-best is the Thursday morning, July 23, window. Keep an eye on the long-range for Wednesday, August 5, but don’t book the day off just yet.

Rusty.

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