Andicuri Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is a tough one to call. Let's be straight with you.

Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day window, I'm not seeing a single session that screams "go." The wind is the villain here. It's hammering from the east and east-northeast almost every day, which keeps things messy. You’ll see some solid swell roll through—especially from the 7th of September onward, with waves hitting 8 ft—but the wind just won't let it clean up. The wave energy gets up there, with readings in the 700s and 800s, but it's all for nothing if it's chopped up and blown sideways.

The only spot we've got to talk about is Andicuri. This is an exposed, very consistent break that normally handles a good N swell, but the swell we're getting is coming from the east and east-northeast, so it's not the ideal direction. The water is sitting at about 83°, which is basically normal for this time of year.

Let's run through the best of a rough bunch. The first few days of September are just a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds, messy surf. Not worth paddling out.

From the 4th of September through the 6th, the swell drops a bit to 5 ft to 8 ft, but the wind stays relentless. The energy is moderate, around 200 to 530 (combined energy of all swells directed here). It's still poor.

Now, the 7th of September through the 11th, we see a real buildup. Swell sits at 8 ft with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps into the 700s to 800s—strong wave energy. But again, the wind is cross or cross-on at 25 to 31 mph, making it a messy, blown-out mess. This is beach and reef setup, and with that kind of wind and solid swell, honestly, this is looking more interesting for kite surfing than a clean paddle session.

The 12th of September onwards sees the swell slowly drop back down, but the wind doesn't let up. Still lumpy, still cross-chop.

So, what's the standout? There isn't one. The best I can offer is a "least bad" window. If you absolutely have to get wet, look at the mornings of the 13th and 14th of September. The swell is still 8 ft to 6 ft, but the wind is a "fresh breeze" at 22 mph, which is still strong but the least of the evils. The waves will be lumpy, but you might find a few. Don't expect quality.

For the second week, the story is the same. Wind. Wind. Wind. It's a long stretch of poor conditions, and with no real change in sight, it's a tough outlook. The forecast is pretty reliable for the near term, and it's not good. The longer-range stuff on the 15th and 16th of September looks even weaker.

Honestly, I'd save your energy. It's a blank run. The conditions just aren't lining up for Andicuri right now.

Rusty.

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