Robberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on the surf ahead for Robberg.

This stretch is looking pretty good overall, with plenty of action on the cards. The water is sitting at 63°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick things off on Saturday, 1st August, with a solid 8ft easterly swell rolling in. It’s got some serious energy behind it (1758), and with a light cross-off breeze from the ENE, it’s going to be clean. This is primo for experienced surfers though, as it’s a bit hefty for the learners. The swell direction is straight out of the east, which isn’t a perfect match for Robberg’s optimum SE direction, but it’s still a fun start.

The real standout window is Sunday, 2nd August, through to Monday, 3rd August. Sunday morning kicks off with a glassy, 6ft swell from the ESE, which is right in the sweet spot for the break. The combined energy is moderate (899), but the conditions are perfect. Then Sunday afternoon and all of Monday just keep getting better. We’re looking at 6ft to 6ft swell, glassy conditions, and the period bumps up to 11 seconds on Monday, meaning more energy and better-shaped waves. The energy climbs to 1318 on Monday morning, so it’s firing. This is your best bet for a clean, fun session that’s not too big.

After that, Tuesday, 4th August, sees a drop in size and a shift to a SW swell, which is a bit off-angle for Robberg. The wind gets messy too, so it’s a day to sit out. Wednesday, 5th August, has a weird mix: a tiny 3ft long-period swell in the morning, then a solid 6ft SW swell in the afternoon with glassy conditions and a massive period of 14 seconds. That afternoon session is great for experienced surfers, but that long-period groundswell tends to break a bit straight at beach breaks, so it’s best enjoyed at the reefy sections.

Thursday, 6th August, gets a big pulse of 12ft to 10ft SW swell, but the wind is onshore and choppy, making it a messy one. Friday, 7th August, is a redemption day with a clean 8ft SW swell and glassy conditions in the morning – excellent for the experienced crew.

Now, the big one. Saturday, 8th August, is the standout of the entire forecast. The morning is a 13ft SW swell, and the afternoon is a massive 15ft SW swell with a 15-second period. The energy is off the charts (8181), and it’s glassy. This is a serious, expert-only session. The swell direction is perfect for the optimum SE, and the conditions are as good as it gets. If you’re skilled and want a proper adrenaline hit, this is the day.

Sunday, 9th August, is a write-off. A 31 mph westerly wind and a 10ft to 12ft S swell will have the place blown out. The energy is huge (10478), but the wind is a near gale, making it a kitesurfer’s playground, not a paddle surfer’s.

The following week starts slow. Monday, 10th August, has rain showers and a messy 8ft S swell. By Tuesday, 11th August, the wind cleans up from the NE, offering a clean 7ft ESE swell for the experienced. Wednesday, 12th August, has a very long-period (16 seconds) 8ft SSW swell, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit tricky. The energy is massive (5071), but it’s not quite clean.

Thursday, 13th August, is a blowout again with fresh cross-shore winds. Things settle down Friday, 14th August, with a clean 5ft SW swell and a light cross-off breeze – a nice, mellow session for experienced surfers. The final weekend, 15th and 16th August, fades out with small, messy waves, so it’s a good time to rest.

Overall, your top picks are Sunday and Monday (2nd-3rd) for clean, fun waves, and the absolute standout is Saturday, 8th August, for the experts.

Rusty.

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