Andicuri Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but I gotta be honest with you – the surf is there, but the conditions are a battle. Strong cross-shore and cross-onshore winds are the main story, and they’re not letting up. The water temperature is sitting at 81°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The setup at Andicuri is exposed and very consistent for swell, so there’s always energy in the water. The problem is that from the get-go, Friday the 24th through the weekend, we’re looking at strong east winds howling at 25 to 25 mph. The swell is coming in from the east and east-northeast, around 6 ft to 7 ft with a short period of just 7 seconds. That’s lumpy, messy cross-chop, and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions” across the board. This isn’t a paddle-friendly picture; with that strong cross-shore wind and short-period bump, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th look much the same – fresh to strong east winds, waist to chest-high lumpy lines, but nothing clean. The combined energy is moderate, sitting around 250 to 300 (moderate) for most of these, but it’s all wind-chop. The swell is short-period, so it’s weak and won’t hold a good face.

Here’s where it gets a bit more serious. Around Thursday the 30th of July, we see a noticeable jump. The swell height pushes up to 10 ft from the east, with the combined energy spiking into the strong range at 1046 to 1093. That’s a lot of water moving around. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is still a strong 28 mph from the east, making it a strong cross-shore to cross-onshore mess. At 10 ft and short 8-second period, this is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s going to be a washing machine. Definitely not a day for beginners.

That pulse of energy holds through the start of August. Friday the 31st of July has 8 ft swell from the east, energy at 845 (strong), and Saturday the 1st of August is similar at 8 ft to 8 ft. But the wind doesn’t give us a break – still 25 to 28 mph cross-shore or cross-on. The first week of August continues this pattern: 8 ft to 8 ft swell, consistent east energy, but always with that strong breeze ruining any chance of a clean face. The combined energy stays in the moderate-to-strong range (510 to 698), so there’s power, but it’s blown out.

We finally see a slight drop in wind on Wednesday the 5th of August, down to 22 mph, but it’s still a fresh cross-shore and the swell drops to 6 ft. The energy drops to 271 (moderate), and while it’s less messy, it’s still not what you’d call good. The last few days of the forecast, Thursday the 6th through Saturday the 8th of August, settle back into a familiar groove: 7 ft to 8 ft east swell, 25 mph cross-shore winds, poor conditions.

The reality: There’s no standout window in this 16-day run. The swell is consistent, but the wind is relentless. The best you could hope for is a dawny on a morning with slightly lighter breeze, but don’t expect perfection. For the experienced surfer, the bigger swell days around the 30th of July and 31st of July offer size, but you’ll be battling the wind. Honestly, if you’ve got a kite, this is your time.

Rusty.

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