Surf Forecasts:
Robberg surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,409 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robberg over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Yo, Rusty here. Alright, let’s get into it for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The main event is Robberg, a beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the swell. It’s inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be pumping every day, but when it lines up, it could be worth the look.
The water is sitting at 63°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
We kick off on Saturday the 25th of July. The morning is looking tasty with a clean 8ft SW groundswell at 13 seconds, and the wind is dead glassy. That’s a solid start for experienced surfers, though that size is pushing it for beginners. The wave energy is strong, clocking in at 2248. By the afternoon, the wind shifts to a light cross-shore, and the quality drops off a bit.
Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are a bit average. The swell drops a touch, and the wind isn’t doing us any favors. Cross-shore breezes and a moderate chop make it look messy, especially on Monday when the wind picks up. The combined energy stays high, but the conditions aren’t matching the potential.
Tuesday the 28th sees a bigger pulse of swell, with 10ft SSW groundswell on the Tuesday morning, but it’s coming with a strong cross-shore wind. The energy is massive (3346), but the wind is ruining the party. This one is for the hardcore, maybe more interesting for kite surfing than pure paddle surfing.
Things start to clean up a bit on Wednesday the 29th with a lighter offshore wind in the morning, and the swell settles to 6ft. It’s cleaner, but still not a total standout. Thursday the 30th is a real gem if you can get on it. Glassy conditions with a 5ft SW swell, and the energy is moderate (969). That’s a sneaky good session.
The first week of August is a rollercoaster. The 1st and 2nd are okay, but the real buzz starts on Monday the 3rd of August. The afternoon turns glassy with a 7ft SW groundswell, and the energy is pumping (2398). That’s a serious session for experienced surfers.
Then, on Wednesday the 5th of August, we get a proper standout. Clean offshore winds, and a 5 to 6ft SW swell. The wind is offshore, the waves are clean, and the energy is solid. Thursday the 6th of August brings a bigger pulse, with 10ft SW swell at 15 seconds, but the wind is strong offshore (35 km/h), which might make it tricky. That’s a big, powerful wave for experts only.
The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. The 7th and 8th of August have some solid swell, but the wind is messy. The 8th of August morning is worth a mention – glassy conditions with a 8ft swell. The 9th of August is a write-off with strong winds and poor conditions.
Look, honestly, the best bets are the Saturday the 25th of July morning for a clean, punchy session, and the Wednesday the 5th of August when the offshore winds blow. The 3rd of August afternoon is also a cracker. It’s inconsistent, but there are moments.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2168 | 2310 | 1914 | 1276 | 980 | 1246 | 1169 | 2838 | 4982 | 3339 | 2554 | 1950 | 1269 | 891 | 746 | 689 | 841 | 847 | 1047 | 1228 | 1672 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:43PM1.18m | 1:50AM1.30m | 2:25PM1.29m | 2:30AM1.40m | 2:59PM1.41m | 3:04AM1.50m | 3:30PM1.51m | 3:35AM1.57m | 4:00PM1.60m | 4:04AM1.62m | 4:28PM1.67m | 4:33AM1.64m | 4:56PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:42PM0.61m | 8:16AM0.46m | 8:26PM0.51m | 8:50AM0.35m | 9:01PM0.41m | 9:20AM0.25m | 9:33PM0.32m | 9:48AM0.17m | 10:03PM0.26m | 10:16AM0.11m | 10:32PM0.21m | 10:42AM0.08m | 11:02PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 2168 | 2310 | 1914 | 1276 | 980 | 1246 | 1169 | 2838 | 4982 | 3339 | 2554 | 1950 | 1269 | 891 | 261 | 280 | 841 | 780 | 537 | 380 | 1337 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | — | E 9 | SSE 7 | — | E 8 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | SW 12 |
| kJ | 33 | 80 | 67 | 397 | 339 | 21 | 596 | 603 | — | 7 | 79 | — | 6 | — | 746 | 689 | — | — | — | — | 240 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 47 | — | — | 38 | 38 | 16 | 18 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | W 3 | SW 6 | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 78 | — | — | 7 | 96 | — | — | — | 85 | 220 | 144 | 326 | 478 | — | 245 | 847 | 1047 | 1228 | 1672 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 39 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 513 | 42 | 57 | 57 | 42 | 31 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 31 | 39 | 0 |
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