Geriba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s ahead for Geriba.

It’s a bit of a slow start for the next few days. The water is sitting at 72.3°, bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The swell is small and the winds are messy, so we’re looking at a few days of nothing special. The first real chance to get wet comes on Saturday the 25th with a south swell at 4.3ft, but the cross-on wind will leave it choppy. It’s a marginal one, best for a beginner session if you’re desperate.

Sunday the 26th is a mixed bag. The morning is still cross-on and weak, but the afternoon shows some promise. The swell holds around 3.6ft from the south, and the wind swings cross-shore and light. There’s a solid 562 units of energy in the water, so the south swell has some push. It’s still a bit lumpy, but there’s fun to be had for the more forgiving boards.

Now, Monday the 27th is the standout. Morning clean-up with a solid NE offshore breeze at 12 mph, and the swell is 3ft from the south with a 12-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy is moderate at 305 (units). The offshore wind will make it glassy, and the waves will be clean and lined up. Geriba is a beginner-friendly break, but it’s consistent, and with the light offshore, it’ll be a dream for anyone looking to cruise. The crowds can be there, but it’s worth it for the conditions.

The next week is a bit of a washout. A few mornings with clean offshore winds but the swell drops right off. Tuesday the 28th through to the end of July sees tiny waves, barely 1.6ft, and fresh winds. Not worth paddling out. The first week of August doesn’t look much better, with only a tease of improvement on Sunday the 3rd.

That Monday morning, August 3rd, brings a surprise. A 2.6ft south swell with a 16-second period—very long period groundswell. The energy jumps to 340 (units), and the wind is light offshore. The longer period will make Geriba’s waves a bit more roly and straight, but it’s clean and there’s real power in the water. The afternoon sees the swell bump to 3.6ft with a 14-second period and 504 (units) of energy. This is another standout, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the models. For the more experienced, this could be a fun session on the right board.

The rest of the second week fades back into small, cleaner conditions but hardly any size. Overall, don’t get too excited for the next fortnight. The best windows are the morning of the 27th of July and the morning of the 3rd of August. Get out there while the wind is light and the swell has some soul.

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