Robberg surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 12 Apr 2026 SAST
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Robberg surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Robberg sea temperature is
20.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Robberg this week:

The surf forecast for Robberg over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Robberg in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 12th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 15th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 19th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robberg over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
19
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
1
2
5
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.2
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
2.3
SW
3
SW
2.1
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
4.5
SW
Period(s) (?)111111131212121213161514131312111011121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)384224224503718700993144829682297389129362035144697014029672469315427985583
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
10
ESE
15
E
5
N
10
WNW
15
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
5
SSW
5
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
W
10
WSW
5
SW
5
NNW
25
WSW
15
W
10
NW
25
W
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
crossoncrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
19
Sunrise-6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50-
Sunset--6:06--6:05--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:59
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------21---2---12-1-
Temp. °C182120212924191818182020182121191818161919
Feels °C (?)182019212822191717182020202221211716141413
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Information about the Robberg Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Robberg provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Robberg can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Robberg 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 (Robberg) 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 Robberg 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.

Robberg is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Plettenberg Bay. If you plan a holiday in Garden Route, look for hotels and other accommodation in Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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