Andicuri Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

To be straight up with you, looking at the whole 16-day window, there’s not a single moment I’d call a standout. It’s one of those stretches where the ocean just doesn’t want to play nice. The only break on the radar is Andicuri, and it’s a consistent spot, but the conditions are a mess.

The pattern is pretty grim from the get-go. Starting Thursday, September 3rd, we’ve got a 6ft swell out of the East, but it’s a short-period windswell at just 6 seconds. The wind is howling from the East at 22 mph, creating a lumpy cross-shore chop. The water temp is sitting at 83°, which is about average for this time of year, so that’s not the issue. The problem is the wind. It’s just not letting up.

This same story keeps repeating day after day. Friday, the swell ticks up to 7ft, but the wind gets stronger, hitting 25 mph from the East, making it a messy cross-shore. Saturday and Sunday are more of the same – 6ft to 6ft swell with fresh to strong easterly winds. The combined energy of the swells is moderate, but it’s all useless with that wind.

As we move into the second week, the swell actually builds. By Monday, September 7th, we’re looking at 7ft swell with a 7-second period, and the energy climbs. But again, the wind is a strong 25 mph cross-shore, chopping everything up. It’s frustrating because the size is there, but the quality is zero.

The biggest waves of the period show up on Saturday, September 12th, with a 8ft swell from the East at 8 seconds. The combined energy gets strong. That’s proper size, but with the wind screaming cross-on at 28 mph, it’s a washing machine. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s going to be a battle. On a beach break, this setup would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The last few days, from September 15th to the 18th, the swell backs off a touch, ranging from 5ft to 7ft, but the wind is still relentless – strong cross-shore and cross-on. On the 18th, the wind even hits 31 mph, which is near gale force. That’s blown out.

So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there isn’t one. This is a 16-day blank run. No clean waves, no good winds, no standout sessions. It’s a tough one, but that’s the way it goes sometimes. For a consistent spot like Andicuri, it’s a real shame. The forecasts can always change, though, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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