Andicuri Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards.

Andicuri is your only option in this outlook, and I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a grim run for the next 16 days. We’re looking at a solid stretch with no decent surf on offer. The wind is just relentless, hammering in from the east and east-northeast with speeds between 22 and 31 mph for the entire window. That means every session is either cross or cross-onshore, which keeps the ocean in a constant state of messy, lumpy cross-chop. There’s no glassy day, no offshore moment – just a lot of wind.

Starting now, Monday the 24th of August, through to the end of the month, the swell height sits around 6 ft to 8 ft with a short, weak period of just 6 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate, ranging from 225 to 569 – it’s not a big swell, but it’s completely trashed by the wind. By the 31st of August into early September, the swell gets a pulse, with heights pushing 7 ft to 8 ft and the combined energy climbing into the 500 to 700 range, but the period stays short. On the 1st of September, we see a longer period of 12 seconds, which suggests groundswell, but the cross and cross-on winds are still 22 to 28 mph, so it’s still blown out. The water temperature is about 83°, which is average for this time of year.

The only real standout – if you can call it that – is a brief moment around the 1st of September. Tuesday morning has that 3 ft, 12-second period groundswell with a combined energy of 499. It’s a longer period swell, which usually means better waves at a point break or reef, but Andicuri is an exposed beach break, so that long period might actually make it break too straight and be tricky. Plus, the wind is still a fresh breeze from the east. Afternoon sees the swell jump to 6 ft and the energy to 971, but that’s with near-gale strength cross-onshore wind. It’s not good.

The entire second week, from the 4th to the 8th of September, is more of the same: chest-to-head-high swell (7 to 8 ft), short period, and constant strong cross-winds. The combined energy stays moderate to strong (up to 666), but without clean wind, it’s just a messy closeout. There’s no point trying for a beginner – anything over 5 ft is too much, and with this wind, it’s only for the die-hard crew who don’t mind a beating.

Honestly, this whole stretch is a write-off for paddle surfing. With that much wind and consistent swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session. I’d keep an eye on the forecasts, though – it tends not to stay this poor for long. But for now, maybe hang the board up and clean your wetsuit.

Rusty.

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