Geriba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what Geriba’s got cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water’s sittin’ at a standard 72°, nothing unusual for this time of year.

The week kicks off on Saturday, the 25th, but don’t get your hopes up for that first session. The morning has a sloppy 4ft S swell (327 combined energy) with a cross wind, so it’s more of a paddle to stay warm than a day to remember. That afternoon and all of Sunday, the 26th, stay pretty ordinary and choppy, with the swell droppin’ off and the wind swingin’ onshore. We’re gonna have a lull here for a few days.

The real spark shows up on Monday morning, the 27th of July. A clean 3ft S swell (339 combined energy) is runnin’ with a nice offshore from the NE. This is a proper session for the beginners and fun-seekers. The afternoon stays clean but drops off a bit.

Tuesday the 28th through to Thursday the 30th are all pretty flat and weak, with swell dropping below 2ft and the combined energy sinkin’ into double digits – not worth wettin’ a wetsuit for.

Friday morning, the 31st July, brings a tiny little glassy moment – 2ft S swell (124 combined energy) with the wind off the water. It’s a cruisy dawny for the longboard if you’re desperate, but it ain’t gonna pump.

The standout window opens on Saturday morning, the 1st of August. We’re lookin’ at a solid 4ft S swell (352 combined energy) with clean offshore winds from the NNE. This is the pick of the early period, no doubt. Geriba handles this kind of S swell beautifully, and with the wind off the land, it’ll be smooth.

Sunday the 2nd keeps it tidy – another 4ft S swell with offshore winds, but the energy starts to fade by the afternoon as that wind cranks up.

The big dog arrives on Wednesday morning, the 5th of August. That’s the session to circle on the calendar. A proper 7ft ESE swell (924 combined energy) is forecast, with a clean offshore NNE breeze. Now, that’s getting into the expert range for sure, too big for beginners, and the break will be heavy. The crowd situation at Geriba can get busy, especially on a morning like that, so get in early. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s not a super long groundswell, but the raw power is undeniable. Thursday the 6th flips the switch, and the swell completely vanishes, droppin’ to a pathetic 0.7ft for the rest of the week and into the next.

So, to sum it up: Saturday the 1st of August morning is your top bet for clean, fun waves that won’t beat you up. Wednesday the 5th of August morning is for the experienced crew who want some size and power, but it’s a proper heavy day. The rest? Mostly flat spells, especially after that big pulse.

Rusty out.

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