Robberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Robberg. This is a beach and reef setup that’s inconsistent, so you gotta be patient, but when it fires, it’s worth the wait. The water’s at 64°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing too crazy.

The week starts off sloppy. Monday morning, 27 July, you’ve got 6.6ft of SW swell on a 12-second period, but that cross wind from the W at 12 mph is making a mess of it. The combined energy is a moderate 1866, but the conditions are just junk. Don’t bother. Monday afternoon is worse – 8.2ft, onshore wind, and rain. Total write-off.

Tuesday, 28 July, through Wednesday, 29 July, the swell hangs around 7.9ft to 6.2ft, still SW, periods around 14 seconds, but the wind stays cross-shore from the ESE at 12-16 mph. The wave energy is moderate (2845 down to 1476), but it’s too choppy. It’s a fight, not a fun surf.

Thursday, 30 July, the swell drops a bit to 5.2ft, still SW, 13-second period, but the wind lightens up to just 3 mph from the E in the morning. That’s when you get a little window of light cross-shore with a tiny ripple. Combined energy is a moderate 1346. It’s not great, but it’s the best of a bad bunch early on. The afternoon wind picks up again.

Now, Friday, 31 July, is where it gets interesting. The morning has 4.3ft of SW swell, 13-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the E at 6 mph. The combined energy is 960 (moderate), but the key word is “clean”. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s rare for this inconsistent spot. The swell is on the smaller side, but it’ll be clean and fun. It’s a solid option for a quiet session.

Saturday, 1 August, keeps that promise. Both morning and afternoon have 6.6ft of swell from the ESE, period 9 seconds, and a clean cross-offshore wind from the ENE at 6 mph. The combined energy is 852-903 (moderate). This is a standout. The swell direction shifts a bit, but the wind is perfect, the sets will be clean, and the crowds are only “sometimes” a problem. This is your best bet for the whole forecast.

Sunday, 2 August, the swell drops to 6.2ft in the morning, 5.2ft in the afternoon, from the E, period 10 seconds. The wind goes light and variable from the WSW at 3 mph, so it’s a light cross-shore with a ripple. Combined energy is 1145-1073. It’s surfable, but not as clean as Saturday.

Then, from Monday, 3 August, we get a very long period SW groundswell (14 seconds) building again. Monday morning sees 6.9ft, combined energy 2153, but the wind is cross-shore from the W at 9 mph, making it a gentle chop. Not great.

But look at Tuesday, 4 August. The morning is a standout for the experienced crew. You’ve got 9.8ft of SW swell, 12-second period, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm from the ESE at 3 mph. The combined energy is a strong 2817, and the wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a serious session, but that 9.8ft is big and powerful, so it’s not for the faint-hearted. The afternoon gets bigger, 11.5ft, but the wind turns cross-on, so it’s a gnarly one.

Wednesday, 5 August, still has 9.8ft in the morning, 7.9ft in the afternoon, with a very long 15-second period in the

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