Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming our way for Keurbooms.

Right off the bat, Friday the 28th starts a bit average. The morning is a write-off with a messy cross-on breeze and only small, weak energy (833) – not worth paddling out for. But hold up, Friday afternoon flips the script completely. The wind drops to glassy and the swell settles in at a clean 4ft from the south with a solid 11-second period. That’s going to be a fun, clean session.

Saturday the 29th keeps the clean theme going with cross-off winds all day, but the swell drops a touch. It’s small but tidy – fine for getting some turns in. Sunday the 30th is where things start to get interesting. Morning sees a building 7ft SW swell with clean conditions, but the real standout is Sunday afternoon. We’ve got a 7ft SW swell, glassy conditions, and the wave energy is pumping at (1357). This is excellent surf for the experienced crew – a true highlight of the week.

Monday the 31st holds solid 6ft to 6ft SW swell with clean winds. Very good, consistent waves on offer.

Now, Tuesday 1st September and Wednesday 2nd September get a bit tricky. Tuesday has a solid 7ft to 8ft SW groundswell (13-second period) but the wind is cross or cross-on, making it a bit lumpy. Wednesday sees the swell absolutely jump to 13ft from the SW with a 16-second period, but that’s just too big for Keurbooms – only for the brave and expert. The energy is monstrous (7543), but the paddle-out will be a mission, and the waves will be closing out or just too powerful.

Thursday 3rd into Friday 4th September is a mess. Onshore winds and choppy conditions ruin the 8ft to 13ft swell. Honestly, this stretch is more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.

Saturday 5th September has a glassy morning but again, 10ft swell is too big for comfort here. Sunday 6th September sees a drop back to a more manageable 5ft to 5ft from the SSW/SW with a very long 18-second period. That long period is best suited for point breaks and reefs, but with clean cross-off winds, it’s still excellent for experienced surfers.

Monday 7th September brings a glassy 7ft east swell – clean and solid. Tuesday 8th onward the swell fades to knee-to-waist high, with clean mornings but not much power.

The best on offer? Without a doubt, Sunday 30th August afternoon. That 7ft SW swell with glassy conditions is as good as it gets for Keurbooms in this window. A close second is Monday 7th September morning with glassy 7ft east swell.

The water is a chilly 59° – that’s much colder than normal for this time of year by over 2°, so a thick wetsuit is non-negotiable. Crowds are possible at Keurbooms, especially on the clean afternoons, so get out there early.

Keep an eye on that Sunday 30th. That’s the one to circle.

Rusty.

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