
Surf Forecasts:
Robberg surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,429 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SW swell.
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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Robberg in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robberg over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it's your local surf reporter Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for Robberg. Let's break it down.
We've got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it ain't all smooth sailing. The first real, proper surf kicks off on Thursday morning, the 16th of July. There's definitely some waiting involved, but once it gets going, there are some absolute gems in the mix.
The standout, without a doubt, is the pulse that arrives around the 21st of July. Tuesday afternoon at Robberg sees a solid 12 ft swell from the SW with a long 14-second period – that's proper groundswell energy (4434). The wind is clean, cross-off from the WNW, making for some real nice shaped waves. This is heavy stuff, over 8 ft, so it's for experienced surfers only. Then Wednesday morning, the 22nd, picks up right where it left off – 10 ft SW swell, glassy conditions with a calm sea, and that deep water energy (3207). That's two mornings of top-tier, expert-level surf right there.
There's another big one brewing for the very end of the month. Thursday the 30th of July shows a massive 15 ft SW swell (8765) on the charts, but the wind is gonna be a messy cross-shore. It’s more one for the hardcore. Friday morning the 31st, though, looks cleaner with a 12 ft SW, a 14-second period (5323), and light offshore breeze from the N. That’s an exceptional setup for experts, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
In between, there are some good sessions. The early mornings around the 20th and 26th of July are looking glassy and clean, though the swell is a bit smaller. Any of those mornings with glass or light offshore wind on a 7 ft+ swell are your best bet for a clean, powerful session without the crowds being too bad – though Robberg can get a few people at times.
That massive energy on the 30th with the 15 ft swell and cross-shore wind? That setup at a beach and reef spot like Robberg might honestly be more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle guys. The chop will be significant.
The water temp is sitting around average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
Alright, that's the long and the short of it. Keep your eyes on that 21st to 23rd window and maybe that final Friday. Expect some punchy, expert-only conditions. The gaps in between are just a few days of smaller stuff, which is pretty normal here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3313 | 2775 | 2094 | 1374 | 1530 | 1034 | 530 | 298 | 763 | 992 | 1433 | 1291 | 515 | 398 | 661 | 984 | 3139 | 4370 | 4429 | 3159 | 2495 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:51AM1.73m | 5:18PM1.80m | 5:31AM1.66m | 5:58PM1.77m | 6:09AM1.56m | 6:37PM1.69m | 6:47AM1.44m | 7:16PM1.57m | 7:27AM1.31m | 7:57PM1.44m | 8:12AM1.19m | 8:45PM1.31m | 9:14AM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:48PM0.09m | 11:03AM0.00m | 11:31PM0.12m | 11:41AM0.05m | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:17PM0.14m | 00:52AM0.29m | 12:52PM0.26m | 1:32AM0.41m | 1:29PM0.39m | 2:17AM0.52m | 2:10PM0.53m | 3:12AM0.62m | 3:07PM0.65m | |||||||
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | |
5:34 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
3313 | 2775 | 2094 | 1374 | 1530 | 1034 | 530 | 235 | 763 | 723 | 78 | 1291 | 515 | 398 | 661 | 984 | 3139 | 4370 | 4429 | 3159 | 2495 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 |
71 | 75 | 82 | 82 | 54 | 51 | 119 | 298 | 199 | 269 | 92 | 77 | 157 | 97 | 153 | 145 | 94 | 56 | 44 | 41 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 16 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 88 | 18 | 18 | 48 | 169 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 992 | 1433 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
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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.
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