Igoda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Igoda. This is a pretty wild ride we’ve got, so strap in.

We’re starting off the forecast period on Monday, August 3rd, with a solid pulse of swell. The water is sitting at 67° which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. The first session Monday morning looks like a proper standout. We’ve got a 7 ft swell from the ESE, running at a nice 11-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at a strong 1164. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE at 3 mph, so the surf is going to be clean and lined up. This is excellent stuff for experienced surfers – it’s a bit too big for beginners, but if you’ve got the skills, Monday morning is where it’s at. The break is a little inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. Crowds are a possibility here, so keep your eyes peeled for company.

Monday afternoon sees the wind pick up to 9 mph, still cross-off, but the swell drops a little and the energy eases off. It’s not as good as the morning.

Tuesday the 4th offers a smaller, cleaner, but less powerful wave. The morning has a 5 ft swell from the E with a 10-second period, and a light cross-off. It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about. The afternoon gets a bit windier and the swell backs off further.

Wednesday the 5th morning is a special mention. It’s glassy. Completely glassy. The swell is only 4 ft from the E, 10 seconds, so it’s not a big wave, but with zero wind, it’s going to be as smooth as butter. The energy is moderate (428). This is a great session for logging some fun, clean waves.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are a write-off. The wind swings onshore and the swell direction shifts to the SSW. The period is long (14-15 seconds) but the wind is ruining it. It’s choppy and messy. Skip these days.

Saturday the 8th brings a change. The wind goes offshore from the NNE at 6 mph in the morning. The swell is 5 ft from the SSW, with a very long period of 15 seconds. The energy is strong (921). This is a groundswell, and it’s going to be clean with the offshore wind. The long period means it might break a bit straight at the beach, but it’s a solid option for a Saturday morning surf. The afternoon is still clean, but a bit smaller.

Sunday the 9th is a no-go. The wind is strong and cross-shore, building to an onshore gale by the afternoon. The energy is high, but the surf quality is poor.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are also largely poor due to strong onshore winds, though Tuesday the 11th does have a clean look with a cross-off, but the swell is unremarkable.

Now, here’s the big one. Wednesday the 12th. The morning is glassy again. The wind is calm. And the swell is a massive 10 ft from the ENE. The combined energy is enormous at 2029. This is a very strong, powerful swell. But I have to be straight with you: at 10 ft, this is for experts only. It’s too big for most of us. The period is 9 seconds, which is short, so it’s windswell, but with that much power, it’s going to be a heavy, chaotic beast. The tide is predicted to be favorable, but the sheer size will make it a challenge. Don’t even think about it unless you’re a pro.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. Thursday the 13th is messy, Friday the 14th offers some clean, smaller waves with cross-off winds and a nice long-period groundswell (16 seconds) – a good option for a more relaxed session. Saturday the 15th has a solid 6 ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period, but the wind is onshore, so it’s a bit of a gamble. The morning of Sunday the 16th is glassy again with a 4 ft swell – a clean, easy day.

The final couple of days, Monday the 18th and Tuesday the 18th, are dominated by onshore wind and rain, with small, weak swell. Not worth the paddle.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute standout is Monday morning, August 3rd. Get on it. Wednesday morning, August 12th is the big, powerful, expert-only session. For a clean, glassy fun day, go for Wednesday morning, August 5th or Saturday morning, August 8th.

Rusty.

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