Robberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this forecast done. I’m Rusty, and here’s the outlook for Robberg.

We’re looking at a stretch where the ocean is trying to get its act together, but it’s a slow burn. The first real surf to talk about kicks off on Monday, 31st August. It’s a small start, but we’ll take it.

Monday morning, the water at Robberg is a chilly 59°, which is a full 5° colder than normal for this time of year. You’ll be reaching for the 5/4 wetsuit, for sure. The swell is a tiny 1ft from the East, with a long period of 11 seconds. The combined wave energy is weak at 71, but the wind is glassy, dead calm from the South at 3 mph. It’s clean, but it’s barely a ripple. For a complete beginner, it’s safe, but you won’t be getting much of a ride.

Monday afternoon stays clean with a South wind, but the swell jumps to 5ft from the Southwest, period 12 seconds. The energy shoots up to 728. The wind is onshore, so it’s going to be a bit messy. Still, there’s a wave there.

Now, Tuesday morning, 1st September, we see the swell building to 8ft from the Southwest, period 12 seconds. The energy is ramping up to 1459. The wind is light onshore from the South at 6 mph. This is getting into intermediate territory. By Tuesday afternoon, the swell is 8ft, same direction, and the period stretches to 13 seconds. The energy hits 2314. The wind is light onshore, but the size is getting serious. It’s heading towards expert only territory.

The real standout of the whole forecast? It’s got to be Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September. The swell is peaking at 10ft from the Southwest, period 13 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 3081. This is a solid, powerful groundswell. The wind is light onshore from the South at 6 mph, which is a bit of a shame, but the raw power is there. This is a big, heavy wave for experts only. Beginners, stay well clear.

The rest of that week and into the next is a horror show of onshore winds, cross-chop, and lumpy conditions. Thursday afternoon, 3rd September, brings heavy rain and a fresh breeze from the Southeast at 22 mph, making for poor surf. Friday and Saturday are similar with fresh cross-shore winds and lumpy, choppy waves. The size is still big, but the quality is gone.

We get a bit of a reprieve on Tuesday morning, 8th September. The swell is 12ft from the East-Southeast, period 10 seconds. The energy is 3784. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the East-Northeast at 9 mph. For the first time in a while, the conditions are clean. It’s a big wave, but it’s rideable for the experienced.

Then, Wednesday morning, 9th September, is another good window. The swell drops to 7ft from the East-Southeast, period 10 seconds. The energy is 796. More importantly, the wind goes glassy from the Southwest at 3 mph. The report says “expect very good surf conditions,” and I agree. This is a solid, clean wave that’s still big enough for a good time, but not a monster.

Looking further ahead, the period around Friday, 11th September, shows promise. The swell is 5ft from the East-Southeast, period 12 seconds. The wind is offshore from the North at 6 mph, which is a rare treat. The conditions are clean again. This is a great option for a solid intermediate to get some long, clean waves.

After that, the surf fades out into the second week. Saturday, 12th September, is small and messy. The swell drops to 3ft and the wind is onshore. Not worth it.

The best of the best is Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September, for sheer power, and Wednesday morning, the 9th of September, for the best combination of size and glassy conditions. If you’re an expert, the 2nd is your target. For everyone else, the 9th is the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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