Robberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on offer for Robberg over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, there’s a bit of a quiet start, but the first real action kicks off on Thursday 13 August. The morning’s a bit marginal with a 4ft SSW swell coming in, but the afternoon cleans up nicely. We’ve got a 6ft SW groundswell running with a solid 17-second period, and only a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is pumping at 3255, so this is for experienced surfers only. That’s the standout of the early window.

Friday 14 August picks up where Thursday left off. The morning has a 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a light offshore wind from the north, making for clean, well-shaped waves. The energy is still strong at 1403. By afternoon it turns glassy with a 5ft SW swell and 15-second period, and the wind goes dead calm. That’s smooth, lined-up surf for the experienced crew.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Saturday 15 August and Sunday 16 August see the swell drop off and the wind turn cross or cross-on. The energy drops below 1000, and conditions are poor by Sunday. This dry spell stretches through Monday 17 August morning, though the afternoon brings a flash of 6ft SW swell with 13-second period, but the wind is still messy. Tuesday 18 August and Wednesday 19 August are a mixed bag – the swell hangs around 5ft to 8ft, mostly from the SW, but the wind stays cross-on, so the surf is choppy and average. The energy is moderate, between 826 and 1283.

Thursday 20 August is a write-off with rain and a fresh cross-wind, and Friday 21 August sees a 7ft easterly swell with a short 8-second period, so it’s messy and lumpy. Saturday 22 August and Sunday 23 August bring some improvement – the swell settles around 4ft to 7ft from the SW, with a longer period, but the wind is still cross or cross-shore. The energy climbs back up to 1391–1604, but it’s not clean enough for a standout.

Monday 24 August is similar, with a 5ft to 6ft SW swell and moderate cross-wind. Then Tuesday 25 August brings the biggest swell of the period – a 10ft easterly at 9 seconds, with energy at 2701. That’s big, short-period, and only for experts. The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s not completely blown out, but the short period means it’ll be a bit of a washing machine.

Wednesday 26 August drops off quickly, and things stay quiet until Thursday 27 August. That morning is a real gem – glassy conditions, a 4ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and energy at 620. The wind is dead calm, and the waves will be clean and lined up. Not huge, but perfect for a fun session.

Friday 28 August morning is the other standout in the second week. We’ve got a 7ft SW swell with a 16-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and energy at 2264. That’s serious groundswell, clean and powerful – again, for experienced surfers.

Robberg’s a beach and reef setup, with an inconsistent reputation. The optimum swell direction is SE, so most of the SW swells we’re seeing are a bit off-angle, but they still wrap in nicely. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Overall, the best bets are Thursday 13 August afternoon, Friday 14 August, and then Friday 28 August morning. The rest is a mix of average or marginal conditions, with a few clean windows in between.

Rusty.

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