Geriba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. The next week or so has some proper waves on the cards, but after that it goes quiet for a while, so get out there when it’s good.

Right now, the pick is Geriba. It’s a consistent spot that’s great for beginners, and we’ve got a nice SSW swell hitting Sunday morning the 23rd. Waves are about 4ft with a 10-second period from the SSW, and a light ENE cross-off breeze is keeping it clean. The combined swell energy is 368 (moderate), so there’s enough power for a fun session without it being too heavy. Water temps are about normal for this time of year. Expect some company – crowds are often here when it’s good.

Sunday afternoon stays similar in size but the wind goes cross-shore, so it’s not as clean. Monday the 24th sees a big jump – 7ft to 8ft from the south – but the period is shorter and the wind is cross-shore with light rain. The energy is strong (1358 to 2440), but the quality is only marginal. This one’s for experienced surfers only, especially at 8ft.

Tuesday morning the 25th is a standout. The swell drops a bit to 8ft from the south, with a long 14-second period, and the wind is cross-off from the east at 9 mph. Clean conditions, strong energy (1735), and excellent for experienced surfers. This is your best session of the week if you’ve got the skills. The afternoon stays clean but the wind picks up.

Wednesday the 26th keeps the size at 8ft from the south, with a very long 16-second period in the morning. That’s groundswell with serious energy (3329 – very strong). The wind is cross-off and light in the morning, so it’ll be clean, but that long period means it’ll be better on a point or reef. Afternoon wind freshens but stays cross-off.

Thursday the 27th brings offshore winds from the NNE at 12-18 mph. The swell is still solid at 7ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, with a long 14-second period. Clean and powerful – another good day for experienced surfers. Friday the 28th sees the swell drop to 4ft and then 3ft, still with offshore or cross-off winds, so you might find a few if you’re keen, but it’s not a highlight.

From Saturday the 29th, it gets flat. The swell fades to 1ft and smaller, with very low energy (37 down to single digits). Offshore winds keep it clean, but there’s barely a ripple. This flat spell stretches through to the start of September. By Thursday the 3rd of September, there’s a tiny bump – 3ft from the east with a short 8-second period – but the energy is weak (187) and conditions are ordinary. Friday and Saturday have a little more, with clean glassy conditions on Saturday morning the 5th, but the swell is only 2ft and the energy is low (180). It’s surfable but not worth getting excited about.

After that, it’s back to tiny or flat through to at least the 7th of September. If you want the best waves, aim for Tuesday the 25th or Thursday the 27th. That’s where the quality is.

Rusty

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