Surf Forecasts:
Igoda surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,512 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Igoda in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Igoda over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Igoda's got cookin' over the next couple of weeks.
The honest truth for the next week or so is pretty grim. We've got a massive pulse of energy coming in, but it's a total mess with the wind. That first decent swell, around 11.5ft from the SSW on Thursday the 9th, has got a combined energy of (5194) – that’s some serious grunt – but with a fresh cross-onshore wind, it’s just a lumpy, choppy mess. The swell is too big for the setup anyway, so it’s more of a washing machine than a surf session.
We've got a bit of a lull in good conditions until we get to Saturday the 18th. That morning is a real standout. The wind goes completely glassy – 0 mph from the NW – and the water will be flat as a tack. That 4.6ft SSW swell (574 energy) is going to be clean and inviting. This is the pick of the entire forecast if you want clean, smooth lines.
Don't get too excited about the Monday the 20th, though. While we see another bump in size (6.9ft from the ENE, 1564 energy) and cross-offshore winds, the quality is still marginal. The real little gem sneaks in on Tuesday the 21st. The morning has light cross-offshore winds with a 4.6ft ENE swell (588 energy), but it’s the afternoon that has me buzzing: glassy conditions again with a very long period 17-second groundswell from the S. At only 3.3ft (922 energy), it’s not a monster, but those long-period lines have immense shape and power. This is a classic reef or point break swell; it might fatten up a bit on the beach, but the quality will be unreal.
Beyond that, the Thursday the 23rd shows promise with light offshore winds from the NNE and a clean 3.9ft SSW swell (554 energy). It's a solid way to finish the period if it holds.
So if you’re a beginner, that big 11.5ft stuff is a definite no-go. The windows on the 18th and 21st with glassy conditions and smaller swell are perfect. For the experts, the big energy days are there, but you’ll be hunting for a sheltered corner because the wind is just foul. Keep an eye on that 21st.
Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 412 | 406 | 2655 | 3395 | 3512 | 3434 | 2947 | 2373 | 1687 | 1445 | 1379 | 940 | 497 | 408 | 404 | 1129 | 627 | 550 | 363 | 311 | 359 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 9:02AM1.11m | 9:47PM1.30m | 10:27AM1.07m | 11:11PM1.29m | 12:02PM1.09m | 00:34AM1.33m | 1:20PM1.19m | 1:43AM1.42m | 2:21PM1.32m | 2:39AM1.51m | 3:12PM1.45m | 3:28AM1.58m | 3:58PM1.56m | 4:13AM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:07PM0.43m | 4:22AM0.48m | 4:26PM0.48m | 5:49AM0.45m | 5:57PM0.47m | 7:07AM0.37m | 7:17PM0.39m | 8:09AM0.26m | 8:22PM0.28m | 9:00AM0.15m | 9:16PM0.18m | 9:45AM0.06m | 10:04PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 412 | 406 | 1556 | 1788 | 1969 | 3434 | 2947 | 2373 | 1687 | 1445 | 1379 | 940 | 497 | 408 | 247 | 738 | 627 | 550 | 363 | 311 | 359 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 14 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 23 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 37 | 32 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 85 | 74 | 138 | 153 | 148 | 98 | 80 | 75 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | SE 9 | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — | SW 16 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 4 | S 16 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 22 | 22 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 10 | 123 | 101 | 31 | 3 | 5 | 47 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 56 | 2655 | 3395 | 3512 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | 404 | 1129 | — | 3 | 10 | 73 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 349 | 15 | 71 | 71 | 15 | 71 | 71 | 0 | 38 | 254 | 53 | 417 | 417 | 236 | 8 | 42 | 8 | 15 | 71 | 0 |
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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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