Surf Forecasts:
Igoda surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, E swell with 2,690 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Igoda over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk shop.
Igoda is not giving us much in the first few days. The water is way colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 17°, which is about 62°F. It’s a solid 5°F below average, so don’t be shy with the rubber.
The best call in this 16-day run lands on Thursday, September 14th and Tuesday the 15th, but there’s a big catch. On the 14th, we’ve got a solid east swell at 10 to 12 feet with a 10-second period and clean offshore winds. The energy is huge – 1979 and 4870. The problem? This is way too big for this break. It’s expert-only territory, and with those clean, strong cross-off winds, it might be more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle guys.
Tuesday, September 15th is the real sweet spot. The swell drops to about 6 feet in the morning, easing to 6 feet in the afternoon, still out of the east with a 10-second period. The wind goes light and cross-onshore – not glassy, but manageable. The energy is moderate at 891. It’s only marginal, but it’s the most user-friendly surf in the first week.
For the second week, all eyes are on Sunday, September 20th. The morning brings a clean 4-foot swell from the southeast with a long 11-second period. The wind goes almost nothing out of the northeast at 6 mph. It’s glassy and clean. This is the best on offer, plain and simple. The surf will be clean, the crowd will probably be there, but it’s worth it. After that, the wind swings back onshore and the swell gets lumpy.
Don’t waste your time on the first week. The big days are too powerful for the spot, and the rest is chop. Mark your calendar for Sunday the 20th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | ENE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SW 6 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 329 | 249 | 403 | 194 | 136 | 222 | 196 | 247 | 705 | 962 | 1064 | 1509 | 1775 | 2637 | 1338 | 770 | 596 | 520 | 394 | 384 | 1610 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:27PM1.71m | 3:39AM1.61m | 3:58PM1.77m | 4:10AM1.62m | 4:28PM1.77m | 4:39AM1.60m | 4:56PM1.72m | 5:07AM1.54m | 5:22PM1.62m | 5:34AM1.45m | 5:48PM1.50m | 5:59AM1.34m | 6:12PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:12AM0.03m | 9:38PM0.03m | 9:43AM-0.03m | 10:08PM-0.00m | 10:12AM-0.04m | 10:37PM0.01m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 13 | 7 | — | — | — | 5 | 7 |
Temp °C | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 24 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 329 | 249 | 169 | 143 | 106 | 132 | 88 | 47 | 705 | 962 | 636 | 394 | 204 | 2086 | 1338 | 770 | 596 | 520 | 394 | 250 | 170 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | S 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 42 | 170 | 403 | 194 | 46 | 96 | 109 | 91 | 73 | 26 | 28 | 2 | — | 147 | 94 | 121 | 102 | 104 | 232 | 284 | 264 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SW 12 | SE 11 | S 5 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 7 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | — | — | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 18 | 24 | 5 | 28 | 136 | 3 | 24 | 88 | 14 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 23 | 145 | — | — | 260 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | S 7 | ENE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | SW 6 | S 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 42 | 20 | — | 107 | 222 | 196 | 247 | 639 | 870 | 1064 | 1509 | 1775 | 2637 | — | — | — | — | 229 | 384 | 1610 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 71 | 43 | 42 | 53 | 400 | 254 | 1478 | 474 | 474 | 474 | 421 | 218 | 67 | 43 | 15 | 143 | 0 | 423 | 631 | 43 |
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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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