Playa de Robayera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let me have a look at what we’ve got coming in over the next couple of weeks here at Playa de Robayera. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so we’ll have to pick our moments.

The next few days are pretty average, but there’s a proper spike of energy rolling in around September 5th that’s got my attention. The water is sitting at 71°F with an anomaly of 2°F, so it’s a touch warmer than usual for the time of year—not a game-changer, but nice.

We kick off with something worthwhile on Monday afternoon, August 31st. There’s a 6ft NW swell churning up, with moderate wave energy (659). It’s a river-mouth setup, so expect it to handle that size. The wind is light offshore from the north at 6 mph, which will keep things pretty clean. It’s not the best of the forecast, but it’s a start. The break is fairly consistent, but crowds are often here, so you won’t be alone.

Now, the real standout is Tuesday morning, September 10th. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got 6ft of NW swell, and the wind is glassy from the northeast at only 3 mph. The wave energy is strong (510). The break needs an optimum swell from the NW, and that’s exactly what we’re getting. Conditions are set to be clean and well-shaped. Crowds are often around, so get there early.

Another one to keep an eye on is September 15th. Tuesday morning sees a 6ft NW swell building with very strong wave energy (971) and the period stretching to 12 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell. Wind is light cross-shore from the west at 6 mph. The afternoon bumps up to 6ft and even stronger energy (1031). That size (over 5ft) is getting a bit hefty for beginners, and at over 6ft, it’s pushing toward expert territory, especially with the long period making it wall up. It’ll be a bit crumbly with the cross-onshore wind, but the power will be there for anyone game.

There’s a long gap of small, poor surf from September 2nd through to the morning of the 4th, and then again from the 7th to the 9th, with waves barely reaching 2ft. Don’t bother during that stretch.

September 5th has a big pulse of energy—906 on the Saturday morning with 4ft NW swell—but the wind is cross-shore and bumpy. It’s surfable but not a standout. September 12th has a glassy morning with 4ft NW swell and clean conditions, a solid backup option.

So, to wrap it up: the morning of September 10th is your best bet for clean, glassy, punchy waves. September 15th is the big-energy session for the more experienced crew. Everything else is fill-in.

Rusty.

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