Surf Forecasts:
Geriba surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, S swell with 1,978 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with SE 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Geriba over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Fri 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 16 | S 14 | S 15 | S 16 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
85 | 99 | 76 | 100 | 161 | 251 | 148 | 135 | 120 | 64 | 244 | 607 | 196 | 299 | 539 | 472 | 483 | 944 | 1225 | 1903 | 1643 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:41AM0.93m | 1:51PM1.13m | 1:29AM0.92m | 2:57PM1.19m | 2:23AM0.95m | 3:39PM1.21m | 3:06AM1.01m | 4:16PM1.19m | 3:40AM1.05m | 4:55PM1.15m | 4:14AM1.09m | 5:48PM1.09m | 4:52AM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:07AM0.09m | 8:05PM0.29m | 7:58AM0.01m | 8:47PM0.34m | 8:39AM-0.02m | 9:25PM0.42m | 9:16AM-0.01m | 10:06PM0.52m | 9:58AM0.05m | 11:03PM0.61m | 10:58AM0.14m | 00:00AM0.66m | 12:02PM0.21m | ||||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | |
— | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | |
mm | — | — | 4 | 8 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 14 | S 15 | S 16 | S 14 |
85 | 57 | 50 | 100 | 161 | 251 | 148 | 135 | 120 | 64 | 244 | 426 | 196 | 299 | 539 | 472 | 293 | 944 | 1225 | 1903 | 1643 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | S 16 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
28 | 99 | 76 | 24 | 78 | 55 | 45 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 66 | 106 | 110 | 483 | 68 | 64 | 81 | 106 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 7 | NE 7 | S 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 14 | S 9 | ESE 8 | S 12 | S 7 | S 20 | S 18 | ESE 8 | — | S 18 | — | — |
4 | 4 | 23 | 11 | 47 | 11 | 30 | 7 | 4 | 40 | 14 | 19 | 75 | 44 | 30 | 224 | 92 | — | 155 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | SSW 2 | S 4 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 5 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
47 | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | 22 | — | — | 33 | 28 | 607 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 25 | 0 | 5 | 326 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
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Information about the Geriba Surf forecast
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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