Igoda Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 27.77° E

Igoda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Igoda sea temperature is
18.2° C
1.5° 

Igoda surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Igoda surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,949 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Igoda this week:

The surf forecast for Igoda over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Igoda in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 22nd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Igoda over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
0
2
4
4
3
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
2.5
SW
7
2
SSW
10
1.7
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
15
1.7
S
16
1.7
S
16
1.4
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1326
688
548
437
433
696
741
672
597
469
475
250
716
1310
1008
970
1440
1477
618
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
S
15
E
20
NE
40
WSW
40
SW
30
WSW
15
SW
10
S
10
NNE
15
SW
20
SSW
15
W
5
SSW
5
SSE
5
WNW
15
E
35
ENE
35
NE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:11PM1.07m
8:43AM0.91m
10:11PM0.96m
12:33PM0.91m
00:55AM1.02m
1:45PM1.04m
1:49AM1.15m
2:20PM1.18m
2:23AM1.28m
2:48PM1.33m
2:52AM1.39m
3:15PM1.46m
3:19AM1.49m
Low Tide
2:41AM0.66m
2:51PM0.71m
5:38AM0.71m
6:25PM0.73m
7:32AM0.60m
7:43PM0.61m
8:09AM0.46m
8:19PM0.48m
8:37AM0.33m
8:49PM0.35m
9:02AM0.20m
9:17PM0.24m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:35
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:43
5:44
5:44
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
 mm
Temp °C
18
18
18
18
21
21
16
17
18
16
19
20
16
16
18
17
18
19
18
Feels °C
18
18
17
16
14
13
10
15
15
15
16
17
14
15
17
18
16
16
13
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Information about the Igoda Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Igoda provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Igoda can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Igoda 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 (Igoda) 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 Igoda 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.

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