Igoda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us at Igoda. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with some real gems hidden in there if you’re patient.

The story starts slow. We’ve got a bit of a wait for anything decent. The beginning of the period is a write-off, with messy, cross-onshore winds and lumpy, poor conditions. Monday and Tuesday (27th and 28th July) are a no-go – the wind is just ruining what swell there is. You’ll see a bit of energy nosing around, but it’s not worth the paddle out.

Wednesday (29th) is still a mess with cross-shore wind and a chop. It’s not until the tail end of the week that things start to turn. The first real standout is Thursday morning, the 30th of July. We’ve got a solid 6 ft swell coming from the ESE, and the wind? Dead glassy. The water is sitting at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing weird there. The combined swell energy is a solid moderate (1085), and with that 9-second period, it’s going to be a fun, punchy wave. This is the one to aim for if you’re an experienced surfer – it’s got some push, but it’s clean.

Friday (31st) morning is also a good call, with 6 ft from the ESE and a clean, cross-off breeze. The wind holds, but the swell builds to 7 ft in the afternoon. It’s still clean, but that’s getting bigger.

Now, if you’ve got the skills and are looking for a bigger challenge, keep your eye on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. The swell jumps to 10 ft from the ENE (moderate energy at 2555), and the wind is a clean offshore. This is expert territory only – it’s too big for almost everyone. But for the crew that can handle it, and if the tide lines up, it could be a mental session.

The following week has a few more highlights. Monday morning, the 3rd of August, is a beauty. 8 ft of E swell with glassy conditions again. That’s a solid, powerful wave for the experienced crew. The period is stretching to 11 seconds, which means more groundswell energy and longer lulls between sets. It’s going to be a ripper morning.

Tuesday morning, the 4th, is also promising with 6 ft from the east and a clean offshore wind. The energy is moderate (762), and the wave shape should be good. It’s not a standout compared to the 30th or 3rd, but it’s a solid session.

After that, things get a bit inconsistent again. We’ve got a lot of cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions through the second week. There are some flashes of clean surf on the 6th and 8th, but the swell direction jumps around, and the wind is often not cooperating. The 6th of August has a 5 ft SSW swell with a 14-second period and clean conditions – that’s a long period groundswell, which will be better at the point or reef, but at Igoda, a beach break, it might be a bit too straight. Still, it’s clean.

The 9th of August (Sunday) has some serious energy (2719) with an 8 ft S swell, but it’s a long-period 14-second swell, and the wind is strong cross-off. It’s clean, but that’s a big, powerful, raw ocean. Only for the mad dogs.

Overall, the best on offer is that Thursday morning (30th July) with the glassy 6 ft ESE swell, and the Monday morning (3rd August) with the glassy 8 ft E swell. Those are your two standouts. Get in the water on those days.

Rusty.

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