Surf Forecasts:
Robberg surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, E swell with 1,311 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. 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+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robberg over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Robberg over the next couple of weeks.
It's a bit of a mixed bag, if I'm honest. Robberg is a beach-and-reef setup that's exposed to the swell, but it's a notoriously inconsistent spot, so you have to pick your moments. The water temp is sitting around 64°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The first few days are a write-off. We've got some solid swell, but the wind is a cross-shore mess, and the wave comment is calling it marginal at best. Wednesday the 29th has a 6ft SW swell with a 13-second period, but that east wind at 12 to 16 mph is just going to chop it to pieces. The combined energy is moderate to strong (1550 and 2378), but it’s not worth paddling out for. That carries on through Thursday the 30th, with similar conditions.
Friday morning the 31st offers a little glimmer. The wind swings to a cross-offshore from the ENE at 9 mph, and the sea state is clean. The swell is 6ft from the east, but the period is a short 10 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak. Combined energy is moderate (1246). The afternoon falls apart again with a lumpy cross-chop, so don't expect much.
Alright, now for the first true standout. Saturday morning, the 1st of August. This is the one. The swell jumps to 10ft from the east, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is strong (2310), and the wind is a slight cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at only 3 mph. It’s clean. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and trust me, over 8ft is expert territory. For a spot that's inconsistent, this is a gem. Get on it. The afternoon is still decent, but the wind goes cross-shore, so the morning is the clear winner.
Sunday the 2nd has a nice morning window. The swell drops to 6ft from the ESE, but look at that wind – glassy, dead calm from the SSW. The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions." Combined energy is moderate (933). It’s a smaller, cleaner day, perfect for a cruise.
Monday the 3rd is also a beauty. Both morning and afternoon are glassy, with a 5ft to 5ft SW swell at a long 13 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (1208 and 1069). The wave comment calls it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" – but at these sizes, it's fine for intermediates too. Clean, glassy surf.
Things drop off after that. The middle of the week looks weak and onshore, with small 4ft to 4ft swells and cross-on winds. Not worth the drive.
Now, hold onto your board. Thursday morning the 6th of August is another standout. We get an 8ft SW swell, 13-second period, with glassy conditions and a slight air from the SE. Combined energy is very strong (2399). The wave comment is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is a big, clean day for those who can handle it. The afternoon holds glassy as well with 8ft, still excellent.
But the absolute gem of the whole forecast? Friday morning the 7th of August. I’m getting excited just writing this. An 12ft SW swell, a 16-second period – that's a very long period groundswell. The combined energy is through the roof at 6752. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WNW at 3 mph, and the sea is clean. The wave comment says "exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers." This is a massive, powerful, clean swell. At over 8ft and with that period, only experts should be out there. This one is a week away, so it's a promising long-range call, but if it holds, it’ll be the session of the month.
The weekend after that gets messy again. Saturday the 8th has an 8ft swell but the wind picks up, and Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th see huge 13ft to 15ft stormy ESE swells with onshore wind. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-session, to be honest.
Tuesday the 11th offers a clean morning with a 8ft ESE swell and cross-off wind, good for experienced surfers again. And then Thursday the 13th finishes with a glassy morning, 7ft SW swell at a very long 15 seconds. Another clean, powerful day for the crew that knows what they're doing.
So, to sum it up: the best of the best is Friday morning, the 7th of August, with that massive, clean groundswell. The second-best is Saturday morning, the 1st of August. Both are for experts only. For a smaller, more manageable session, hit Monday the 3rd or Thursday morning the 13th.
Keep your eyes on the horizon, and don't sleep on that 7th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1261 | 1218 | 1127 | 996 | 828 | 769 | 655 | 502 | 719 | 1243 | 1032 | 677 | 540 | 463 | 711 | 673 | 710 | 503 | 396 | 266 | 231 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:00PM1.60m | 4:04AM1.62m | 4:28PM1.67m | 4:33AM1.64m | 4:56PM1.71m | 5:02AM1.64m | 5:25PM1.73m | 5:32AM1.61m | 5:55PM1.72m | 6:04AM1.54m | 6:27PM1.67m | 6:39AM1.45m | 7:05PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:48AM0.17m | 10:03PM0.26m | 10:16AM0.11m | 10:32PM0.21m | 10:42AM0.08m | 11:02PM0.19m | 11:10AM0.08m | 11:33PM0.19m | 11:38AM0.11m | 00:05AM0.22m | 12:08PM0.17m | 00:41AM0.28m | 12:43PM0.26m | 1:23AM0.37m | |||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 1261 | 1218 | 1127 | 996 | 828 | 769 | 591 | 380 | 244 | 828 | 758 | 677 | 540 | 463 | 711 | 531 | 710 | 503 | 396 | 212 | 169 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 14 | — | ESE 9 | — | E 9 | — | — | SW 17 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
| kJ | — | 722 | — | 276 | — | 256 | — | — | 46 | 153 | 125 | 282 | 386 | 424 | 278 | 673 | 356 | 294 | 231 | 266 | 231 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 14 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 19 | WSW 11 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 86 | 103 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 264 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 47 | 215 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 289 | 438 | 222 | — | 540 | 83 | 655 | 502 | 719 | 1243 | 1032 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 57 | 0 | 31 | 57 | 10 | 31 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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