Andicuri Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for Andicuri is a tough one. The onshore and cross-shore winds are relentless, and the surf quality is just shot. We’ve got a lot of days with poor surf conditions, so you’ll be waiting a while for anything worth paddling out for.

Right now, we’re in a rough patch. The first real swell we see is a bit of a dud. It’s all ENE windswell with a short period of 7 seconds and a combined energy of 263 (weak). The wind is howling out of the East at 25 mph, creating a strong cross-shore mess. That’s Thursday, 13th of August, and it’s a no-go.

This pattern sticks around all the way through the weekend and into the start of the next week. The swell gets bigger, but the wind just stays nasty. By Friday, 14th of August, we’ve got 10 ft of swell, but it’s being ripped apart by a near gale. The energy is huge (1201), but it’s all for the kitesurfers, not for us. The period is short, and the wind is just too strong to get a clean wave. Honestly, it’s a write-off.

The gap of good surf is basically the whole first week. You’re looking at moderate to strong winds each day, with the swell mostly coming from ENE. The energy is moderate to strong, but it’s all wind-affected. The period occasionally jumps to 10 seconds on Monday, 17th of August, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and lumpy. Not worth it.

Now, let’s talk about the only standout, and it’s a long-range promise. Around the 24th of August, we start to see a shift. The swell height hits 8 ft to 8 ft, and the period is a touch better at 8 seconds. The combined energy is strong (569 to 943). The problem? The wind is still cross or cross-on. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best of a bad lot. The best day in that window looks like Tuesday, 25th of August, with a 8 ft ENE swell. The wind is still strong, but it’s the most consistent energy we’ve seen. For an expert only, that swell is too big for beginners. It’s a challenging session, but if you’re experienced, you might find a few. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit drama.

The very end of the run, from 26th of August onward, keeps the energy high (over 1000 on the 26th afternoon), but the wind never lets up. It’s a shame. For a spot that’s very consistent, this is a long stretch of poor conditions. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of this period.

Keep an eye on the 25th of August for a window, but don’t get your hopes too high. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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