Igoda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on what’s coming up for Igoda.

First off, the water’s sitting at 68°, which is pretty much where you’d expect it for this time of year – no weirdness there.

The outlook starts off a bit frustrating. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd have some solid swell, with waves around 6ft to 8ft, and the energy is right there in the moderate to strong range, but the wind is a cross-offshore breeze, which just isn’t doing us any favours for clean faces. It’s surfable, but it’s not the good stuff.

Monday the 3rd morning is where it gets interesting. The swell drops a touch to 7ft from the ESE, with a decent 11-second period, and the energy is still solid. The wind turns light, and that’s a game-changer. This is the standout window. The conditions are set up for excellent surf for experienced surfers. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for the sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. It’s a bit of a fickle spot, so don’t expect a constant wall, but the quality will be there for the patient surfer.

From Tuesday the 4th through Wednesday the 5th, the swell backs off a bit to 4ft to 5ft, with the wind staying light and cross-offshore. The energy drops, so it’s weaker, but it’s still clean. Good for a longboard or a funshape if you’re not looking for a heavy session.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Thursday the 6th right through to Sunday the 9th, the wind turns onshore and gets strong, with gusts up to 25 mph. The swell is there, but it’s chopped up and messy. The scores are all poor. This is a solid 4-day gap where you’re better off doing something else.

Monday the 10th of August brings a glimmer of hope. The wind swings back to a light cross-offshore, and we get a 6ft to 5ft swell from the E and SE, with energy jumping back up. The conditions are clean, but it’s still a bit marginal. Still, if you’re keen, it’s the best looking day in that second week.

The rest of the second week, from Tuesday the 11th through Saturday the 16th, is a write-off. The wind is either strong cross-onshore or a messy cross-shore, with fresh to strong breezes. The swell is all over the place in direction, and the energy is high but completely wasted. It’s a long, blank run for quality surf. The only exception is Saturday the 15th morning, when it goes glassy, but the swell is tiny at 3ft and the energy is weak. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.

So, the real highlight is Monday the 3rd of August morning. Get on it early if you want the cleanest lines and the most push. Igoda is inconsistent, but when it lines up, it’s a treat.

Rusty.

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