
Surf Forecasts:
Geriba surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, S swell with 815 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with E 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Geriba in the next 16 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 25th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Geriba over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 11 | S 11 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 9 | E 9 | S 10 | S 10 | E 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
86 | 64 | 102 | 102 | 115 | 78 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 161 | 277 | 815 | 522 | 374 | 418 | 370 | 286 | 316 | 310 | 210 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:50PM0.93m | 7:45AM0.98m | 8:22PM0.88m | 8:37AM0.92m | 9:08PM0.84m | 10:22AM0.87m | 10:29PM0.82m | 11:33AM0.90m | 11:21PM0.85m | 12:16PM0.92m | 00:00AM0.88m | 1:04PM0.95m | 00:43AM0.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:34PM0.37m | 2:05AM0.62m | 2:50PM0.45m | 3:35AM0.53m | 4:10PM0.45m | 4:27AM0.40m | 4:56PM0.43m | 5:06AM0.27m | 5:37PM0.41m | 5:45AM0.18m | 6:27PM0.39m | 6:34AM0.11m | 7:24PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 9 | E 9 | S 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSE 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
56 | 44 | 102 | 102 | 115 | 78 | 33 | 118 | 34 | 161 | 277 | 178 | 522 | 374 | 418 | 370 | 286 | 216 | 310 | 210 | 70 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | E 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 9 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | E 8 | SSE 14 | E 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
86 | 64 | 11 | 96 | 3 | 46 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 160 | 80 | 23 | 117 | 85 | 35 | 38 | 37 | 13 | 229 | 100 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSE 8 | S 15 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | E 8 | SSE 13 | E 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | — | SSE 11 | SE 11 | S 12 | S 10 |
67 | 56 | 32 | 7 | 5 | 29 | 33 | 11 | 30 | 51 | 154 | 34 | 129 | 147 | 68 | 61 | — | 13 | 5 | 69 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | ENE 9 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | WSW 3 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — | — | ENE 8 |
7 | 16 | — | — | 206 | 43 | 133 | 127 | 4 | — | — | 815 | — | — | 56 | 55 | 164 | 316 | — | — | 69 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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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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