Igoda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for Igoda over the next couple of weeks.

We're looking at a pretty up-and-down run. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a solid 4° colder than usual for this time of year – you’ll want a good steamer for sure. The first few days are a bit of a write-off with onshore winds and middling conditions, but things start to shape up from the weekend.

Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are a bit of a wash. The swell is around 4ft to 5ft from the east, but with a cross-onshore wind, it's going to be choppy and messy. The wave energy is moderate (around 464 to 899) but the quality just isn't there.

Friday the 17th morning is a real tease. We get a glassy morning with a clean 3ft swell from the SSW, but it's inconsistent. It’s a session for the patient. The afternoon picks up to 5ft but the cross-onshore wind comes back in.

Saturday the 18th morning is the first real standout. The wind goes glassy again, and we've got a clean 4ft swell from the south. The wave energy is a solid 605, and it's going to be very good. The afternoon gets blown out unfortunately.

Sunday the 19th is a no-go. The swell jumps to 6ft, but with a fresh cross-onshore wind, it's just lumpy and poor. Monday the 20th morning is a nice surprise – clean conditions with a light offshore wind from the north. The swell is 4ft from the SSW, and the energy is moderate (469). It’s a good session for a quick paddle.

Now, Tuesday the 21st is a big one. The swell is predicted to be 12ft from the SSW, with a massive energy reading of 5536, but it's going to be too big for this break. That's for experts only, and even then, it's a maybe. Wednesday the 22nd morning is the best of the week for experienced surfers. We get a glassy 7ft SSW groundswell (14-second period), and the energy is strong (2018). The water will be clean and powerful. It's not a day for the groms.

Things get huge again on Thursday the 23rd (16ft, 21727 energy) and Sunday the 26th, but those are too big for safe paddling. The real standout in the second week is Friday the 24th morning. It's glassy calm, with a clean 7ft swell from the south. That 13-second period means it’s a groundswell with good shape. The energy is a strong 1742. This is your top pick for the whole window – excellent for experienced surfers.

There’s a gap of a few days of either too-big or blown-out surf, but then Monday the 27th morning is another glassy morning with a 8ft swell from the east-northeast (9-second period). The energy is strong (1521), and it's set to be excellent for experienced surfers again. The run finishes on a quieter note, with the 30th of July offering a clean 5ft swell from the east-northeast, which is a fun little end to the period.

The best on offer is Friday the 24th morning for the glassy, powerful groundswell, and the 22nd and 27th mornings are also excellent for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

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