Igoda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s happening at Igoda over the next couple of weeks.

First thing you gotta know – the water’s sitting at 63.3°F right now, which is a solid 4.9°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a noticeable chill, so don’t forget the thick wetsuit if you’re heading out.

The week kicks off with a bit of a slow start. Thursday the 23rd is pretty average, with a 4.6ft SSW swell, but the wind is cross-on and the wave energy is moderate (869). It’s just a bit messy. Friday the 24th morning sees a big jump in size – a 9.8ft SSW swell, but that’s way too much muscle for this break, pushing it into expert-only territory. The wind is still cross-shore and the combined energy is a massive 4332, so it’s a heavy, raw ocean. Not for the faint-hearted. Friday afternoon drops to 7.2ft but the period stretches to a long 16 seconds, which can make it a bit straight at a beach break.

Now, here’s the standout: Saturday the 25th morning. We’ve got a 4.6ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, but the magic is the wind – dead calm, glassy, zero mph. That’s about as clean as it gets. The wave energy is still decent at 1102. This is your window for clean, well-shaped waves for the experienced crew. Just be aware the break is inconsistent, so you’ll need patience between sets. Afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off breeze, but the swell drops a touch.

Sunday the 26th stays clean with cross-off winds, but the swell backs off a bit to 4.3ft. It’s rideable but nothing to write home about. From Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th, we’re looking at a poor stretch. Strong onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions ruin it. The swell hangs around 3.3ft to 4.9ft, but the wind just chops it to bits.

Thursday the 30th is a write-off with strong breezes and rain. Friday the 31st morning sees another big 9.8ft pulse, this time from the ESE, but again, it’s too big for this spot – just one for the tow team. It stays big and clean all day, but it’s a beast.

Heading into the first week of August, things settle. Saturday the 1st has a clean 7.2ft E swell, but the energy is dropping. Sunday the 2nd goes lumpy again with onshore wind. Then, late in the window, Tuesday the 4th brings an interesting one – a tiny 2.6ft SSW swell, but with a very long 18-second period and offshore wind from the north. The energy is moderate at 688. That’s a clean, glassy morning for a longboard or a fish, but it’ll be small and inconsistent.

Overall, if you’re picking one, lock in Saturday the 25th morning for the best combo of clean, glassy conditions and a decent 4.6ft groundswell. The second week has a promising Tuesday the 4th morning, but it’s far out so keep an eye on the charts.

Stay safe, keep warm, and I’ll catch you down the beach.

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