Andicuri Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what we've got coming up.

To be honest, looking at the whole 16-day window, it's a pretty grim picture for surf at Andicuri. The wind is the main culprit, blowing strong from the east and east-northeast for almost the entire period. This sets up a constant cross-shore or cross-onshore breeze, which is exactly what you don't want. The result is lumpy, messy, and blown-out surf conditions day after day.

The swell is there, but the wind just ruins it. The water temperature is running about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

From Monday the 27th of July right through the first week, it’s all the same story. You've got a mostly east swell pushing in at around 6 ft to 6 ft with a short period of 6 to 7 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate, ranging from 235 to 302, but with a fresh to strong cross-breeze, the wave comment says it all: "poor surf conditions." If you paddle out, you'll be fighting a lumpy cross-chop. Not fun.

Thursday the 30th into Saturday the 1st of August, the swell actually builds. We're looking at 7 ft to 8 ft from the east, and the combined energy jumps up into the strong range, hitting 484 to 935. The period stretches out to 8 seconds, which is a slight improvement. But again, the wind stays relentless – strong breezes turning into near-gale force on the 30th. It's a classic case of “looks can be deceiving” from the car park. The waves will be powerful and messy, blown out by a near-gale cross-onshore on the 30th. This setup, with significant swell but terrible quality and strong cross-wind, honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The second week, from the 3rd of August onward, is more of the same. Swells stay in the 6 ft to 8 ft range with moderate to strong combined energy (269 to 995). The wind never really lets up, staying strong from the east with the same cross and cross-onshore directions. There's a notable peak on the 11th of August, a Tuesday morning, with a 10 ft east swell and combined energy hitting 995. But with a strong cross-shore breeze, that's a huge, messy wave only for the most experienced, and even then it won't be pretty.

Honestly, there's not a single standout day in this entire outlook. The gap between good surf is the whole 16 days. The wave period stays short, under 8 seconds, so you're looking at weak, wind-affected junk for the entire run. When you see combined energy that high, it's a shame it's all just onshore junk.

Don't hang your hopes on this one. It tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, the forecast is a total write-off.

Rusty.

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