Surf Forecasts:
Robberg surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,106 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. 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 (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robberg over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve had a good look at what’s headed our way for Robberg over the next couple of weeks. The water temp is sitting right on 64°F, which is dead average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The week kicks off with a solid pulse of swell. Thursday morning, the 23rd, we’ve got a clean 8ft SW groundswell at 12 seconds, with a light cross-off breeze from the WNW at 6 mph. The energy is pumping at 1549 (moderate) and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a really good, clean start for the intermediate crew who know what they’re doing. Thursday afternoon, though, the wind swings to a fresh WSW at 19 mph and the swell jumps to 12ft – it’s messy and lumpy, only for the very keen.
Friday morning, the 24th, is the absolute standout. We’re looking at 13ft of SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is glassy from the NE at just 3 mph. The combined energy is massive at 6894 (strong to very strong). This is exceptional surf, but at 13ft, it’s strictly for experts. The long period means the waves will have heaps of energy and long gaps between sets, so paddle-outs will be easier, but at a beach and reef setup like Robberg, that long period can make waves break a bit straight. For the crew who can handle it, this is as good as it gets.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th see the swell dropping back to 8ft to 7ft from the SW, with periods around 12-13 seconds. Winds are light and variable, with Saturday morning having a light cross-shore and Sunday morning going glassy again. The energy is still decent (2045 and 1615), and both mornings offer clean, manageable waves for the experienced surfer. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
Monday the 27th stays in the 8ft to 8ft range, but the wind is more cross-shore and it’s a bit lumpy. The energy is still moderate (1932 and 2631), but it’s not as clean as the weekend.
Then we hit a rough patch. Tuesday the 28th through to Wednesday the 30th is blown out with strong cross-shore winds from the ESE at 19-25 mph, and the swell is mixed up. The energy is still there, but the quality is poor. This stretch is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.
Thursday the 31st and Friday the 1st of August see the swell drop to 6ft from the ESE, with a period of 11 seconds. Winds are light and cross-shore, and the conditions are clean. The energy is lower (1347 and 1407), but it’s a pleasant, surfable size for most.
Saturday the 1st of August is a nice little surprise. The morning is glassy from the NNW at 3 mph, with 6ft of E swell at 11 seconds. The energy is moderate (1018), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. Saturday afternoon goes completely glassy with 5ft E swell. This is a really clean, fun day for a session.
Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd of August are small, with 3ft to 4ft of E swell. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean but small. Good for a longboard or a learner’s session.
Now, looking further out, things get interesting again. Tuesday the 4th of August brings a new SW swell at 8ft with a 14-second period, and the energy is strong at 3014. The wind is light cross-on, so it’s a bit choppy, but the size and period are promising.
Wednesday the 5th of August is a big one. We’ve got 8ft to 12ft of SW groundswell, with periods up to 17 seconds. The energy is massive at 6470 and 6545 (very strong). The wind is moderate cross-shore to cross-on, so it’s not perfect, but for experts, this is a serious swell. The 17-second period is very long, so the waves will have incredible power but will be looking for a point or reef to really line up. This is a promising, but less certain, long-range standout.
Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August keep the SW swell going, with 7ft to 10ft, but the wind stays moderate and cross-shore, keeping it a bit messy. Friday afternoon does see a clean cross-off breeze from the WNW at 6 mph, with 7ft SW swell, making for some excellent late-afternoon waves for the experienced crew.
So, overall, the two true standouts are Friday morning the 24th for the big, glassy, expert-level swell, and Saturday the 1st of August for a clean, fun, glassy day. Get out there for those.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1424 | 2679 | 2680 | 6831 | 4485 | 2795 | 1932 | 2103 | 1710 | 1189 | 760 | 1226 | 1422 | 2358 | 6675 | 2963 | 3023 | 2161 | 910 | 1590 | 1198 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:56AM1.03m | 11:33PM1.16m | 12:40PM1.08m | 00:56AM1.21m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:42PM0.73m | 6:21AM0.66m | 6:34PM0.70m | 7:32AM0.57m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | ESE 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 1424 | 94 | 2680 | 6831 | 4485 | 2795 | 1932 | 2103 | 1710 | 1189 | 760 | 1226 | 1422 | 2358 | 6675 | 2963 | 3023 | 2161 | 910 | 1590 | 1198 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | E 8 | SSW 18 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | E 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 8 | — | SSW 15 | — | E 11 |
| kJ | 125 | 5 | 2144 | 63 | 48 | 65 | 113 | 127 | 122 | 362 | 437 | 26 | 366 | 251 | 16 | 15 | 279 | — | 869 | — | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 22 | ESE 12 | — | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 10 | 91 | — | 48 | 44 | — | — | 11 | 64 | 54 | — | 32 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | W 3 | SW 6 | — | — | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 2679 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 160 | — | — | 5 | 112 | — | — | 532 | 268 | 365 | 344 | 417 | 284 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 31 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 513 | 1618 | 57 | 513 | 3435 | 57 |
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