Robberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Robberg over the next couple of weeks.

Robberg (beach and reef) is inconsistent, so when it’s on, it’s a real treat. The water temperature is sitting at 65°F which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so the wetsuit you’ve been using will be fine.

The first week is a bit of a grind, to be honest. We’ve got a fair bit of swell, but the wind is a persistent problem. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are all cross-shore junk with a cross-chop, making things messy. The energy is moderate to strong (2663 and 1699 respectively), but the wind just ruins it. Thursday the 30th morning is the first real hint of something better, with a clean look and a gentle cross-offshore breeze on a 2ft SSW swell, but it’s still marginal. Then Friday the 31st morning is similar, clean but small at 2ft, and the energy is weak (964). The afternoon brings a sudden shift to an ESE swell at 3ft, but it’s only 8 seconds and cross-shore, so not great.

Saturday the 1st of August is a standout. The morning is clean with a light offshore breeze from the north, and a 2ft ESE swell with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (997). This is the best of the first week – a solid, clean wave for intermediate surfers. The morning session is the pick.

Sunday the 2nd of August is another cracker. The morning is clean again with a 2ft ESE swell, and then the afternoon turns glassy with a 2ft E swell. The energy is a bit stronger (1001). If you can get out for the afternoon, that’s the real sweet spot – glassy, clean, and a fun size.

Monday the 3rd of August is a mixed bag. The morning is onshore, but the afternoon turns glassy with a 1ft SW swell. It’s small, but for a glassy afternoon lap, it’s worth a paddle.

Wednesday the 5th of August morning is a good call. Clean offshore wind from the north with a 2ft SW swell at 14 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell, and the energy is strong (1298). Robberg is a reef and beach setup, so that long period will be better on the reef sections. The afternoon gets messy.

Now, the second week is a big one, but it’s for experts only. Saturday the 8th of August is a beauty. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, and the swell is a solid 3ft from the SW, with a 15-second period. The energy is very strong (3452). Then the afternoon goes glassy, flat calm, with the same 3ft SW swell. This is the best on offer for the whole window – a clean, glassy, 3ft groundswell. It’s a big wave, so only for the experienced crew.

Monday the 10th of August morning is a massive event. The swell is 6ft from the SW, with a 16-second period. The energy is extreme (12477). That’s a proper ocean. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s not clean, and at that size, it’s purely for experts. The afternoon drops to 3ft but with a 19-second period, which is very long. That’s a reef-only wave at Robberg.

Tuesday the 11th of August is the real king of the window. The morning is a 5ft SW swell, cross-onshore, but the energy is massive (9330). Then the afternoon goes glassy. A 5ft SSW swell, glassy, with a 13-second period. The energy is still very strong (6390). That is exceptional surf, but only for absolute experts. If you’re not in that league, don’t even think about it.

After that, the swell drops off quickly. Wednesday the 12th of August is glassy all day with a 2ft S swell in the morning and a 2ft S swell in the afternoon. Clean, fun, and a nice reward for those who survived the big days.

So, to sum it up: The best on offer is the afternoon of Sunday the 2nd of August for a clean, fun intermediate wave. For the experts, the glassy afternoon of Tuesday the 11th of August is the one to circle. There’s a long gap of poor conditions in the first few days, but it gets going. Robberg is inconsistent, so when it comes together like this, it’s a special run.

Rusty.

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