Andicuri Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it, because we’ve got a long stretch ahead and not a lot of good news.

To be honest, looking at this 16-day window for Andicuri, it’s a tough one. The swell is there, but the wind is a constant battle. We’re looking at a solid, persistent easterly tradewind pattern that just won’t let up, and that’s going to keep things messy. The water temp is sitting at 82°F which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re getting frustrated.

The first real chance to get wet starts Sunday, August 2nd, but I wouldn't get your hopes up. We’ve got a 7ft east swell rolling in, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 529, but the wind is howling from the east at 28 mph, smashing it right onshore. It’s going to be a strong, cross-onshore, messy chop. The score is a flat zero, and that’s the story for the whole run.

Throughout the following week, the pattern is locked in. The swell height fluctuates between 7ft and 8ft, all from the east, with periods ranging from 7 to 8 seconds. The wind stays strong, with easterly winds pushing 25 to 28 mph the whole time, keeping the ocean in a constant state of messy, cross-shore or cross-onshore chop. Every single entry is marked as poor surf conditions. The combined energy climbs to a high moderate 709 on Friday, August 7th, but it’s still blown out. There’s no clean window at all.

Heading into the second week, it’s more of the same. Tuesday, August 11th, we’re still dealing with 25-28 mph east winds and a messy 8ft east swell. By Thursday, August 13th, the swell pushes up to 8ft and the energy hits 776, but the wind is relentless. The situation gets worse on Friday, August 14th, when the wind picks up to a near gale at 34 mph from the east-northeast, making the 10ft east-northeast swell a complete washing machine. The combined energy jumps to 1261, which is strong, but it’s a total blown-out mess.

The weekend of August 15th and 16th is the same grim story. The 10ft east swell on Saturday comes with 31 mph winds, and the energy is a very strong 1272. For an exposed spot like Andicuri, this is kite-surfing territory, not a day for a clean paddle. The pattern finally winds down to a 7ft swell on Monday, August 17th, but the near-gale cross-onshore wind is still there to ruin it.

The unfortunate truth is that there isn’t a single standout day in this entire 16-day forecast. The wind is the enemy here, and it never lets up. If you’re desperate for a paddle, bring a board you don’t mind dinging, because it’s going to be a battle out there. For quality waves, you’re better off waiting for the next weather pattern to shift.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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