Geriba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, I'll give you the straight-up honest forecast for the region. This is where I call it like I see it.

First up, these next few days are a total write-off. Geriba is going to be a mess. That Sunday, the 16th, has a bit of size at 5 ft from the south, but the wind is a stiff cross-off, making things lumpy. The energy is moderate, about 772, but the whole thing is just a marginal, messy affair. It’s not worth paddling out for. From Sunday through to the 22nd, we’re looking at a long, dry spell with next to nothing. The swell drops to ankle-snappers, and the winds just don’t cooperate. I’m talking at least five days of flat or near-flat conditions. It’ll be frustrating, but that's how it goes sometimes.

Now, let's look at the light at the end of the tunnel. There’s a real pulse of swell coming from the south. It starts to show up on the 25th of August. This is the standout period. On Tuesday the 25th, we’re looking at a solid 8 ft south swell in the morning, with the energy climbing right up to 2001 (strong to very strong wave energy). The wind is offshore from the NE at 12 mph. This means clean, groomed faces. This is proper surf for experienced surfers only, as it's well over 8 ft. The period is a long 13 seconds, so there'll be plenty of power between waves. The afternoon holds at a more manageable 7 ft.

The 26th of August is a close second, and honestly, it might be the pick of the bunch. The swell holds solid at 7 ft from the south, with a very long period of 14 seconds. That is a groundswell with serious energy. The wind is offshore again, this time from the north at 6 mph, making it glassy. The energy reading is 1834 (strong). Again, this is strictly for the experienced crew due to the size. The very long period (over 15 seconds) on these southern swells can make them a bit straight at the beachbreak, but with the offshore wind they’ll hold up well.

After that, the swell drops off again quickly. The 27th sees the wind turn onshore, spoiling the party. By the 28th, there’s a small clean 3 ft wave to be had on the Friday morning, but it’s a far cry from the mid-week pump.

So, to put a pin in it: the next week plus is a bust. If you are a beginner, stay home till the 25th because that swell will be way too big. For everyone else, lock in the 25th and 26th of August. The 26th Wednesday morning with the glassy north wind is the one I'd be stoked on. It’s a promising run, but it’s far out, so keep your fingers crossed.

Rusty.

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