Andora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let's break down the next couple of weeks for the local zone.

Let's be real – this is a lean stretch. We're looking at a long, dry spell of tiny, weak waves with very little to get excited about. The first real window of opportunity doesn't appear until the 28th of August.

For the first week and a half, from the 20th through the morning of the 28th, it's mostly a bust. You'll see a lot of small, short-period slop with the wind switching around constantly. The combined swell energy is mostly under 100 (weak), meaning there's just no power in the water. Don't bother. There's a glassy moment on the afternoon of the 25th, but it's on a 0.4m, 3-second wave, so it's a total non-event.

Let's focus on the 28th of August.

That Friday morning is our only real hope. The swell jumps up to 6ft from the Southwest with a 7-second period. The combined energy hits 362 (moderate), which means there's enough juice to push a decent wave. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the North, so it should be glassy. For Andora, a beginner-friendly spot that's fairly consistent, this is the pick of the bunch. The swell direction is SSW, which is just off its best S direction. The water is warm at 29°, running well above average for this time of year.

A heads up: This spot can get crowded often, so plan to be there early. The afternoon session looks cooked with the wind going onshore, so the morning window is the only one that matters.

After that, the swell fades back into the 0.3ft to 3ft range with more onshore winds and poor conditions. The 3rd of September brings a clean 0.3ft, 10-second swell, but it's ankle-deep and not worth the paddle.

All in all, your only real chance in this 16-day window is the morning of Friday the 28th of August at Andora. It's not a world-class day, but it's the best we've got. Hang tight.

Rusty.

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