Surf Forecasts:
Andora surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Andora this week:
The surf forecast for Andora over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Andora in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Andora over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me level with ya. For the next 16 days here at Andora, it’s a classic tale of flat spells and small, sloppy leftovers. Surf is going to be a tough ask. We’ve got a long stretch ahead with almost nothing rideable from the start through late August. The water is sitting at a very unusual 84°F – that's much warmer than normal for this time of year, like bathwater.
Let’s break it down. The first recommendation we get doesn’t really show up until Thursday the 20th of August morning. Before that, Monday the 17th through Wednesday the 19th is pretty much a write-off with tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. Don't bother paddling out.
Thursday the 20th morning offers the best chance we’ll see in the whole outlook. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SW with a period of 6 seconds. That’s weak-to-moderate energy, reading 122. It’s small, but the morning starts clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. For a beginner-friendly spot like Andora, this is your one window. Expect crowds to be possible. The swell direction (SW) isn’t the optimum S direction the spot likes, but it’s the biggest pulse we get.
Friday the 21st morning sees a drop to 3ft from the SSW, with the energy reading down to 104. It’s still surfable but very ordinary. The wind is light and clean, so it'll be ridable for those keen.
After that, it goes back downhill fast. From the 22nd right through until the 31st of August morning, it’s mostly tiny waves or flat. Saturday the 22nd morning has 2ft and glassy conditions, but that is not enough to get excited about. Then there are several days where the swell height reads zero – a real blank run. This is pretty normal for the area when the swell isn’t cooperating.
Finally, on Monday the 31st of August morning, there's a small uptick: 3ft from the SE with a 6-second period. The energy reading is 39 – still weak. The wind is clean, but the size is tiny. Tuesday the 1st of September morning holds similar 2ft from the S.
Honestly, the standout here is that Thursday the 20th morning. It’s not big or perfect, but it’s the only real surfable pulse in a long, quiet stretch. If you’re desperate, that’s your window. Otherwise, get the kiteboard out – with these small swells and light wind days, that setup might be more interesting for kiting than paddling.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSE 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSE 5 | SSW 4 | W 7 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | S 7 | S 6 |
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4 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 98 | 47 | 50 | 58 | 20 | 143 | 43 | 26 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:35PM0.23m | 00:50AM0.26m | 1:24PM0.22m | 1:22AM0.23m | 2:26PM0.21m | 2:00AM0.21m | 3:54PM0.20m | 3:03AM0.19m | 5:39PM0.21m | 6:54PM0.23m | 6:09AM0.18m | 7:41PM0.25m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:27PM0.07m | 7:18AM0.08m | 7:12PM0.11m | 7:57AM0.09m | 8:10PM0.13m | 8:48AM0.10m | 9:48PM0.15m | 10:04AM0.10m | 00:06AM0.15m | 11:29AM0.09m | 1:18AM0.14m | 12:33PM0.08m | 2:00AM0.13m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSE 4 | SW 7 | SSE 5 | — | SSW 4 | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 6 | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | — |
4 | 3 | 14 | 8 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 24 | — | 37 | 28 | 20 | 143 | 43 | 26 | 17 | 4 | 1 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | S 4 | SW 7 | W 8 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | SW 8 | SE 6 | SW 7 | SSE 4 | S 6 | — |
— | 2 | 3 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 6 | — | WSW 7 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | S 7 | S 6 |
— | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | ESE 2 | — |
— | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 98 | 47 | 50 | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 772 | 873 | 152 | 119 | 215 | 161 | 162 | 436 | 8 | 0 | 784 | 0 | 0 | 162 | 0 | 4 | 119 | 119 | 180 | 982 | 609 |
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Information about the Andora Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Andora provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Andora can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Andora surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Andora) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Andora may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.











