Igoda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Igoda over the next couple of weeks.

The opening stretch is a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a solid window of good surf coming if you pick your moments. The water is seriously cold right now, measuring 64°F, which is 5°F below normal for this time of year – that’s much colder than usual, so don’t forget the thickest wetsuit you’ve got.

Saturday the 18th is a write-off. The swell is there at 4ft from the S with a moderate energy, but it’s a cross-on 3 mph breeze with small wind ripples making it ugly. That afternoon the wind picks up to 9 mph and it gets choppy. Not worth paddling out.

Sunday the 19th morning is our first real chance. The wind drops to 3 mph from the SSW and it turns glassy. The swell is 4ft from the SSE, period 11 seconds, and the energy is moderate. Conditions will be clean and lined up. This is a solid, fun session for an intermediate. Expect some crowds as it’s an inconsistent break that can get busy when it’s good.

Monday the 20th morning sees a jump in size to 8ft from the SW, but it’s a cross-on 9 mph breeze and the energy is strong. It’s a bit messy. The afternoon settles down to 5ft from the SE with a 12-second period and light cross-on wind, but it’s still only marginal.

Now, Tuesday the 21st is a standout. The swell drops to 4ft from the ESE, but the wind is offshore from the ENE at 3 mph in the morning, making it clean. The energy is moderate. The afternoon gets even better: 3ft from the SSW but with a very long 15-second period and a light cross-off breeze. That’s a proper groundswell, and at a point break like Igoda it’ll wrap in beautifully. The wave quality will be excellent, and it’s a great day for intermediates.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are not good. Strong winds, lumpy conditions, and on Thursday morning the swell hits 10ft from the SW with a huge energy but the wind is howling at 19 mph cross-on. That’s a washing machine – only for the most experienced, if anyone.

Friday the 24th is the second big standout. Morning session: 8ft from the SSW, a very long 15-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze from the NNE at 6 mph. The energy is massive. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only – it’s powerful, long-period groundswell that will throw down some serious walls. The afternoon goes glassy at 3 mph, with 8ft from the SSW. If you’re a confident intermediate to expert, this is the day to circle.

The weekend of the 25th and 26th sees the swell easing but still rideable, with light cross-on winds and moderate energy. Not the best quality, but if you’re desperate, the morning of the 27th has 5ft from the SSW, 15-second period, and glassy conditions. That’s clean and very fishable.

From the 28th onward, the swell drops to under 3ft for a couple of days, but the wind stays light and glassy. The 29th has a pulse of 6ft from the SSW in the afternoon, but it’s cross-on. The 30th and 31st see strong winds and big swell back in the 8ft range, but the wind is howling – that’s kite-surf territory, not paddle.

The first week of August brings more strong wind and big, lumpy swell. The 2nd of August morning has 8ft from the ENE, but the wind is a clean 19 mph cross-off, so it could be interesting for experts, but the swell direction is not ideal for Igoda’s optimum SE direction.

Overall, the best windows are Tuesday the 21st for clean, fun waves, and Friday the 24th for the big, powerful groundswell. Saturday the 19th morning is also a solid call for a glassy session.

Rusty.

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