Surf Forecasts:
Keurbooms surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,007 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s 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 (Aug 13) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 2.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Keurbooms in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Keurbooms is the main spot to watch here. The combined swell energy is strong early on, with readings like 3613 and 2583 on Thursday and Friday, but the wind is just not playing ball – it’s mostly cross or cross-onshore, which will chop things up. Thursday morning sees 1.2m of SSW swell with a 19-second period, which is proper groundswell, but that NE wind is gonna make it messy. The water is 16°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll want the hood, not just for the temp, but because the wind is making it feel colder.
Friday afternoon is where it first clicks. The swell is a solid 1.4m from the SW at 15 seconds, the wind drops right out to glassy, and the combined energy, while not as big at 1136, is still moderate. That’s the first real window to paddle out with clean lines. The offshore wind on Friday morning is a good sign too, so by the afternoon, it should be lining up nicely.
Over the weekend, it backs off. Saturday is a write-off with onshore and cross-onshore breeze pushing a smaller swell around. Sunday is small and weak, just 0.8m or 0.5m with energy down at 132 and 107 – not worth the paddle. The surf takes a few days to build back.
Monday the 17th sees a bigger pulse of 1.9m SW at 14 seconds, but the wind is on it again. It’s a bit of a fight. The energy is up around 1408, so there’s power, but you’ll have to deal with some ripple. Tuesday is similar but the afternoon looks better – the W wind switches to cross-off and the surf is fairly consistent at 1.5m with a 12-second period. They’re saying “expect very good surf conditions,” so that’s a standout for the middle of the week.
Now, fast forward to the second week. Wednesday the 19th brings a bigger 2.4m swell, but it’s onshore and quickly turns to poor conditions – not your friend. The end of that week and into the next is dominated by strong ESE winds, which is straight onshore here. That’s a lot of chop and mess, with surf running 1.5m to 2.5m, but the quality is going to be poor. You might even think about the kite setup more than the paddle board – that cross-onshore constant wind will make it a fun session for the foil or kite crew, but not for us.
The real promise is at the very end of the run. On Tuesday the 25th, the wind drops to glass by the afternoon, the swell is a clean 1.7m from the ESE at 9 seconds. That short period is a bit of a burble, but with zero wind, it should be fun and playful. Then again on Wednesday afternoon, the wind goes glassy again with 1.5m at 10 seconds from the east. Both those afternoons are looking like the pick of the second week. They’re not huge, but they’re clean.
So overall, Friday afternoon is your first standout, Tuesday the 18th is your mid-week standout, and those glassy afternoons on the 25th and 26th are worth holding out for. Everything else – you’re just fighting the wind.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 10 | E 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1066 | 2007 | 1314 | 1055 | 891 | 685 | 595 | 540 | 479 | 130 | 55 | 966 | 1236 | 1288 | 1027 | 905 | 678 | 409 | 1390 | 1107 | 1027 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:18PM1.88m | 4:31AM1.76m | 4:53PM1.89m | 5:05AM1.71m | 5:26PM1.84m | 5:37AM1.62m | 5:58PM1.74m | 6:08AM1.51m | 6:28PM1.61m | 6:39AM1.38m | 6:58PM1.45m | 7:10AM1.24m | 7:31PM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:05AM-0.03m | 10:31PM0.03m | 10:39AM-0.04m | 11:06PM0.05m | 11:10AM0.01m | 11:39PM0.12m | 11:41AM0.10m | 00:10AM0.22m | 12:10PM0.22m | 00:40AM0.34m | 12:38PM0.37m | 1:11AM0.48m | 1:09PM0.52m | 1:49AM0.61m | |||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 19 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SW 17 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
645 | 2007 | 572 | 395 | 891 | 685 | 595 | 540 | 479 | 607 | 555 | 966 | 1236 | 1288 | 1027 | 905 | 678 | 409 | 1390 | 1107 | 1027 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 5 | E 5 | E 10 | E 7 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
1001 | 2 | 1314 | 1055 | 245 | 169 | 136 | 7 | 36 | 130 | 52 | 86 | 146 | 110 | 104 | 72 | 49 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | S 12 | E 8 | S 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — |
1066 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 38 | 3 | 30 | 2 | 55 | 39 | 26 | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | ESE 8 | N 3 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 8 | — | — | — |
901 | 572 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 207 | 7 | 13 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 308 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 41 | 33 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 41 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 58 | 58 |
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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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