Surf Forecasts:
Igoda surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,911 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s 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 (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Igoda in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Igoda over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the next couple weeks for the Igoda area. Let’s get straight into it.
We’ve got a mixed bag for the next 16 days, but a couple of windows are gonna be worth paddling out for. The first real standout comes Friday morning, the 21st of August. The swell is a solid 5 feet from the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds, and the wind is glassy—absolutely dead calm. That’s gonna be clean, lined-up waves with a combined energy of 690 (moderate). It’s an exposed spot, and this one is a true gem for the intermediate surfer. The water temps are about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
Now, the rest of the period has some challenges. The first few days are a bit rough: Thursday the 20th is blown out with cross-onshore winds and choppy surf, with a combined energy of 1372 (strong) but poor conditions. Saturday the 22nd is a write-off with strong winds and messy surf, and Sunday the 23rd is only marginal. Monday the 24th through Tuesday the 25th have some decent swell, with a long period up to 17 seconds on Tuesday morning, but the winds are cross-onshore and the surf is only marginal. That long-period swell might be a bit too straight for a beach break, but it’s worth a look if you’re at a point or reef.
The next true standout is a little further out, but it’s a big one. On Tuesday the 1st of September, the morning brings a glassy 13-foot SSW swell with a 13-second period and a combined energy of 6906 (very strong). That’s for experts only—too big for most. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be clean, but you’ll need serious balls to paddle out. The afternoon is still big but with a cross-onshore wind, so it’s not as clean.
There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendations after the 22nd, but the 30th of August (Sunday afternoon) is worth a mention: a 6-foot SSE swell, cross-offshore wind, and clean conditions. Combined energy of 776 (moderate)—a solid session.
Overall, if you’re keen, point your board at Friday the 21st of August for the best mix of size and cleanliness. The 1st of September is for the big-wave crew only. Keep an eye on the long-range, but remember, it’s less certain that far out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 489 | 1337 | 2911 | 1326 | 677 | 548 | 437 | 573 | 795 | 1339 | 581 | 582 | 477 | 589 | 793 | 962 | 2113 | 1853 | 911 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:40AM1.04m | 8:11PM1.07m | 8:43AM0.91m | 10:11PM0.96m | 12:33PM0.91m | 00:55AM1.02m | 1:45PM1.04m | 1:49AM1.15m | 2:20PM1.18m | 2:23AM1.28m | 2:48PM1.33m | 2:52AM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:45AM0.54m | 1:44PM0.58m | 2:41AM0.66m | 2:51PM0.71m | 5:38AM0.71m | 6:25PM0.73m | 7:32AM0.60m | 7:43PM0.61m | 8:09AM0.46m | 8:19PM0.48m | 8:37AM0.33m | 8:49PM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 5:42 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 489 | 1337 | 2911 | 1326 | 677 | 548 | 437 | 63 | 32 | 530 | 581 | 582 | 477 | 589 | 793 | 962 | 2113 | 1853 | 911 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | S 15 | — | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 72 | 35 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 12 | — | 212 | — | 226 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | SE 11 | ENE 10 | S 14 | SE 11 | SE 13 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 7 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | SW 11 | SW 7 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 98 | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 573 | 795 | 1339 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 220 | 71 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 474 | 53 | 233 | 417 | 42 | 42 | 71 | 0 | 15 | 42 | 15 | 15 | 71 | 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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