Surf Forecasts:
Igoda surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 6,525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with E 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Igoda in the next 16 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Igoda over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf at Igoda. This spot is exposed, but it’s inconsistent and needs everything to line up. For the next couple of weeks, it’s mostly a tough watch.
We start on Sunday the 13th, and it’s a no-go. The water is a cold 63°, way colder than normal for this time of year, with a strong cross-shore wind and messy chop. The swell is a solid 12ft from the east, but with that wind, it’s unsurfable.
Come Monday the 14th, the wind backs off and goes cross-offshore, cleaning it up nicely. The swell is still a hefty 12ft from the east, with high wave energy. It looks clean, but over 8ft, this is strictly for the big-wave experts. The period is 10 seconds, giving it power, but at a beach break, long-period swells can be straight and tricky.
Tuesday the 15th drops to 7ft from the east. The morning has offshore wind, which is promising, but the conditions are marginal. It might be a quiet session, but don’t expect fireworks.
Then we hit a rough patch. From Wednesday the 16th to Friday the 18th, it’s a mix of cross-onshore winds and poor conditions. The swell sticks around 4ft to 7ft, but the wind ruins any chance of fun.
Now, the real standouts. Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th are the ones to circle. The wind goes cross-offshore again, making it clean. The swell pumps – 13ft from the east on Saturday, and a massive 15ft from the east-southeast on Sunday morning. The wave energy on Sunday morning is enormous. The period hits 11 seconds, which is long-period groundswell. This is big, heavy, and for experts only. Crowds are sometimes a factor, so expect some company.
After that, it’s a write-off from Monday the 21st through Thursday the 24th with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy seas.
We get a small window on Saturday the 26th. The afternoon brings a light offshore wind from the north-northeast, with a clean 4ft easterly swell. The energy is low, so it’s small and clean – a good option for a fun, easy session.
The last couple of days, Sunday the 27th and Monday the 28th, fizzle out with light winds and dropping swell.
Bottom line: Igoda is a tricky one. The big standouts are Monday the 14th for clean, expert-level waves, and the Saturday 19th / Sunday 20th weekend for massive groundswell – experts only. For a fun, mellow session, look at Saturday the 26th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the ESE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 15 | ENE 10 | SW 14 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1612 | 2189 | 1962 | 2362 | 2532 | 1933 | 1045 | 679 | 584 | 595 | 356 | 313 | 523 | 434 | 289 | 325 | 423 | 690 | 1881 | 2471 | 4803 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:56PM1.72m | 5:07AM1.54m | 5:22PM1.62m | 5:34AM1.45m | 5:48PM1.50m | 5:59AM1.34m | 6:12PM1.36m | 6:24AM1.22m | 6:37PM1.22m | 6:51AM1.08m | 7:06PM1.07m | 7:33AM0.94m | 8:16PM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:41AM-0.01m | 11:05PM0.05m | 11:08AM0.06m | 11:31PM0.14m | 11:34AM0.17m | 11:56PM0.24m | 12:00PM0.29m | 00:22AM0.37m | 12:25PM0.43m | 00:51AM0.50m | 12:54PM0.58m | 1:33AM0.64m | 1:42PM0.73m | 4:19AM0.74m | |||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 24 | 8 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 962 | 636 | 394 | 204 | 147 | 1933 | 1045 | 679 | 584 | 394 | 356 | 312 | 208 | 208 | 221 | 133 | 140 | 253 | 159 | 96 | 138 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | S 10 | — | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 10 | — | 2 | — | 437 | 96 | 70 | 79 | 67 | 353 | 137 | 129 | 116 | 172 | 144 | 43 | 130 | — | 12 | 65 | 144 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 29 | 41 | 595 | 125 | 313 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 76 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | S 5 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 1612 | 2189 | 1962 | 2362 | 2532 | — | — | — | — | 34 | 106 | 136 | 523 | 434 | 289 | 325 | 423 | 690 | 1881 | 2471 | 4803 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 460 | 474 | 421 | 219 | 80 | 8 | 35 | 218 | 0 | 417 | 421 | 148 | 423 | 71 | 175 | 423 | 240 | 0 | 349 | 474 | 417 |
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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).
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