Surf Forecasts:
Robberg surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 4,295 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robberg over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hey, Rusty here again, now in feet and degrees Fahrenheit. Let’s break down what’s cooking at Robberg (beach and reef). Water temp is 63°F, right on the money for this time of year – nothing weird going on.
We’ve got a decent run of swell coming, but the first proper recommendation doesn’t kick in until Thursday, July 9th. There’s a couple of days at the start where the conditions are just average, so don’t rush in.
Thursday the 9th of July brings a solid 10-foot swell out of the SSW with a long 14-second period. That’s a real groundswell, tons of energy (combined energy 3445). With waves over 8 feet, this is for experienced surfers only. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s a bit bumpy, but the power is there.
Now, Friday the 10th of July is the one to circle. The morning still has that 10-foot SSW groundswell, but by the afternoon the wind drops dead calm – glassy conditions, total magic. Energy is 3628. That’s big, clean, and powerful. Expect a few other surfers out, but the size will keep the crowds thin. Not a wave for beginners.
After that, the swell fades. Saturday the 11th is blown out. Sunday and Monday drop to 5-foot and smaller, with east winds that aren’t great for the break.
We get another small window on Tuesday the 14th of July. Swell drops to around 6 feet from the ESE with a 10-second period, but it’s glassy again both morning and afternoon. That’s clean, fun surf, moderate energy (around 656), and good for a wider range of skill levels.
The second week is pretty weak. There’s a pulse of 7-foot SW swell on Thursday the 16th, but the wind is howling and messy. By the 17th and 18th, it’s knee-to-waist high with cross-shore wind. The end of the outlook, around the 21st and 22nd, is flat and sloppy.
Bottom line: Friday the 10th of July afternoon is your absolute best bet. Thursday the 9th is a solid warm-up for the experienced crew. The rest is inconsistent and small.
Catch you out there,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
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 kJ | 1150 | 1048 | 1423 | 1671 | 1954 | 2267 | 3434 | 2904 | 4074 | 3068 | 3621 | 2779 | 2112 | 1144 | 859 | 540 | 387 | 516 | 446 | 415 | 415 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:37PM1.45m | 9:05AM1.20m | 9:46PM1.41m | 10:33AM1.17m | 11:10PM1.40m | 12:04PM1.22m | 00:31AM1.46m | 1:19PM1.33m | 1:38AM1.56m | 2:17PM1.47m | 2:34AM1.66m | 3:08PM1.61m | 3:24AM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:06PM0.41m | 3:06AM0.49m | 3:08PM0.49m | 4:23AM0.50m | 4:29PM0.53m | 5:49AM0.46m | 5:59PM0.51m | 7:05AM0.36m | 7:18PM0.41m | 8:06AM0.25m | 8:21PM0.29m | 8:57AM0.13m | 9:15PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 1150 | 1048 | 1423 | 1671 | 1954 | 2267 | 3434 | 2904 | 4074 | 3068 | 3621 | 2779 | 2112 | 1144 | 859 | 292 | 262 | 516 | 446 | 415 | 415 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 18 | ESE 9 | SSW 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | S 16 | SE 13 | — | W 13 | W 12 | SE 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 68 | 57 | 38 | 182 | 8 | 447 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 1175 | 7 | — | 3 | 11 | 163 | 540 | 387 | 234 | 194 | 140 | 111 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | SSW 20 | SE 9 | E 10 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | W 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 38 | 22 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | 25 | 30 | 24 | 22 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 167 | 284 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 10 | 39 | 0 |
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