Igoda Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.10° S 27.77° E

Igoda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Igoda sea temperature is
19.6°C
0.0° 

Igoda surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Igoda surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,977 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with ENE 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 (Aug 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Igoda over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
13
3
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
9
2.5
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
10
3
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
10
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.9
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
779
1410
963
739
1137
1339
1508
1140
551
263
223
326
209
154
147
125
253
370
1611
1504
752
Wind (km/h)
40
NE
40
ENE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
ENE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
ENE
35
WSW
35
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
NE
5
SE
10
SSE
10
SW
10
E
20
E
20
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
3:40PM1.57m
3:47AM1.56m
4:06PM1.66m
4:14AM1.59m
4:33PM1.71m
4:42AM1.60m
5:01PM1.72m
5:11AM1.57m
5:30PM1.69m
5:41AM1.50m
6:01PM1.61m
6:14AM1.40m
6:36PM1.49m
Low Tide
9:27AM0.10m
9:44PM0.15m
9:53AM0.03m
10:12PM0.08m
10:19AM-0.02m
10:40PM0.04m
10:46AM-0.02m
11:09PM0.05m
11:14AM0.01m
11:40PM0.09m
11:44AM0.08m
00:13AM0.18m
12:17PM0.19m
00:51AM0.30m
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6:33
6:31
6:31
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
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5:46
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Temp °C
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33
32
28
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Feels °C
15
17
19
30
30
25
29
28
17
14
12
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13
14
14
18
19
18
18
16
19
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Information about the Igoda Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Igoda may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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