Surf Forecasts:
Geriba surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,334 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Geriba this week:
The surf forecast for Geriba over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Geriba in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Geriba over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 673 | 926 | 1487 | 2270 | 1556 | 2204 | 1543 | 1151 | 1167 | 1071 | 1106 | 1245 | 1768 | 1175 | 1048 | 1451 | 991 | 734 | 477 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | off |
High Tide | 00:15AM0.82m | 2:44PM1.09m | 1:02AM0.92m | 3:04PM1.15m | 1:55AM1.04m | 3:22PM1.18m | 2:40AM1.15m | 3:40PM1.17m | 3:14AM1.23m | 4:00PM1.15m | 3:46AM1.25m | 4:21PM1.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:45AM-0.03m | 7:41PM0.34m | 7:36AM-0.12m | 8:14PM0.31m | 8:15AM-0.17m | 8:42PM0.30m | 8:49AM-0.16m | 9:07PM0.31m | 9:20AM-0.09m | 9:31PM0.32m | 9:50AM0.03m | 9:52PM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 673 | 926 | 1487 | 2270 | 1556 | 2204 | 1543 | 1151 | 1167 | 1071 | 1106 | 1245 | 1768 | 1175 | 1048 | 1451 | 991 | 734 | 477 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 16 | E 9 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 58 | 43 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 422 | 7 | — | — | — | 117 | 78 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 29 | 63 | 170 | 99 | 102 | 110 | — | — | 66 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 61 | 83 | 58 | 73 | 83 | 73 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Geriba provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Geriba can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Geriba 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 (Geriba) 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 Geriba 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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