Keurbooms Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 23.41° E

Keurbooms Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Keurbooms sea temperature is
16.7° C
0.7° 

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


Keurbooms surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 5,161 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (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 (Aug 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keurbooms over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down for Keurbooms. The next couple of weeks are gonna be a bit of a rollercoaster. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothin’ wild there.

The week starts off with a big one. Thursday the 6th of August, we’re seein’ a 11.5 ft SW groundswell, with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is 3921 – that’s a massive amount of power. But it’s just too big for this spot. The wind is a cross-off from the WSW at 15 km/h, keepin’ it clean, but the swell is too much. Friday the 7th is still a problem. The morning has a 9.8 ft SW swell, but it’s a cross-on breeze from the ESE at 10 km/h, so it’s already a little messy. By Friday afternoon, it’s droppin’ to 8.2 ft, but the period jumps to 15 seconds, and the energy is still 3015. The wind is cross-on from the ESE at 15 km/h, and it’s gettin’ choppy.

Now, Saturday morning the 8th of August is where we get a real chance. The swell is 7.9 ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, and the combined energy is 2179. This is a solid, powerful swell, but it’s cleaner. The wind is WSW at 15 km/h, which is a cross-off, so the waves are clean. The guidance says ‘excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers’, and that’s the call. This is a standout for the first week, but it’s for the guys who know what they’re doin’. Saturday afternoon holds up too, with a 8.2 ft SW swell and the same clean cross-off wind.

Sunday the 9th goes back to bein’ a mess. The morning swell is back up to 11.5 ft from the SW with 3941 energy – way too big. The wind is cross-off from WNW, but the size is the problem. By Sunday afternoon, it’s a total write-off: heavy rain, onshore wind from the SSE at 25 km/h, and a 11.5 ft SSW swell. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are still too big with onshore winds, so don’t bother.

We then hit a dry spell. Wednesday the 12th has a 3.6 ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a super long 20 seconds. Combined energy is 1694, so there’s some push, but the cross-on wind from ENE at 10 km/h doesn’t help. Thursday the 13th has 5.6 ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the wind is light from the NE. It’s glassy, but the energy is droppin’. Friday the 14th of August is a real highlight. The morning has a 3.9 ft SW swell, period 14 seconds, and the wind is a clean offshore from the N at 10 km/h. Combined energy is 899, so it’s a moderate, fun wave. The guidance says ‘expect very good surf conditions’. Friday afternoon is even better – the wind goes glassy from the NE at 5 km/h, and the 3.6 ft SW swell is clean. This is for the logs or a fun mid-length.

Then it gets flat. Saturday the 15th has a 3.6 ft E swell with a 8-second period, combined energy of just 164 – that’s weak. The wind is light cross-shore, but there’s nothin’ to ride. Sunday the 16th has a bit of a pulse from the SW, 3.9 ft with a 12-second period, but the energy is still low at 532. The afternoon goes glassy, so you might get a knee-high dribbler.

Monday the 17th is the worst. Swell is 2.0 ft, period 11 seconds from the E, with a combined energy of 82. It’s glassy, but it’s not surfable. Tuesday the 18th brings a new pulse: 6.9 ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, with

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
15
3
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14
2.4
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14
2.5
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13
4
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13
3.5
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13
3.5
SSW
13
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12
3
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12
2.5
S
10
3.5
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13
2.5
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12
1.9
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2824
3833
2929
2142
2601
2880
3143
2103
2376
5161
3903
3988
2386
2047
1302
3732
2154
980
524
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
W
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
NNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
WNW
25
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
25
ESE
10
NNE
Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
8:19AM1.21m
9:00PM1.34m
9:55AM1.11m
10:48PM1.28m
12:00PM1.15m
00:32AM1.35m
1:23PM1.31m
1:42AM1.49m
2:17PM1.50m
2:33AM1.62m
3:02PM1.67m
3:16AM1.71m
Low Tide
2:18AM0.47m
2:22PM0.51m
3:41AM0.57m
3:58PM0.62m
5:38AM0.56m
6:02PM0.59m
7:08AM0.44m
7:28PM0.45m
8:06AM0.28m
8:26PM0.29m
8:51AM0.13m
9:12PM0.15m
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Temp °C
16
16
15
13
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Feels °C
17
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7
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11
9
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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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