Agios Ioannis Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the outlook for Agios Ioannis. It’s a point break that’s inconsistent and exposed, and the magic direction is out of the NE. But I’ve got to be straight with you – the next two weeks are a tough watch. There’s a real dry spell at the start, with a gap of about four days before we see anything worth even a paddle.

The first real glimmer comes on Thursday afternoon, 3rd of September. We’ve got a tiny 3ft swell shuffling in from the ENE, with a period of only 6 seconds, so it’s short-period and not a lot of grunt – combined energy is a weak 58. But the wind goes glassy, dead calm, so the surface will be like a mirror. The wave quality is ordinary, but if you’re desperate for a slide on a clean face, that’s your window. Then Friday afternoon, 4th of September, another glassy patch, with 2ft from the same direction, energy at 25 – it’s still weak, but clean conditions make it rideable.

The best on offer, and I’m calling it the standout, is Monday morning, 7th of September. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the ENE, period still a short 6 seconds, but the combined energy jumps into the moderate bracket at 120. The wind is glassy again – dead still. That’s the cleanest surf of the whole run. It’s small, but with offshore-style glass and a bit more push, it’s your best chance at a few fun ones on the point.

After that, it’s a bit of a mess. Tuesday the 8th has some glassy moments, but it’s poor. Towards the second week, things get weird – on Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th, the swell height pushes up to 5ft and 4ft, with ENE swell, but the wind is onshore and strong, with energy hitting 217 and 118. That’s a moderate to strong punch, but it’s messy. The point is exposed to those onshores, so it’ll be blown out. Not worth it for a paddle – that kind of setup with onshore wind and a decent wall might actually be better for a kite.

Water temp at the start is a very unusual 81°, a massive 5° warmer than normal – that’s significantly warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

So, overall: don’t hold your breath. The first four days are a write-off, then you get a couple of glassy windows with minimal swell, one standout Monday morning, and a messy end. It’s a tough stretch for a spot that’s already inconsistent. Forecasts can change, but right now, we’re in a quiet period.

Rusty.

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