Igueste de San Andres Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get straight into what's happening at Igueste de San Andrés.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. The next few days are looking pretty flat and disappointing. From Tuesday the 14th through most of the next week, the swell is tiny – we're talking about 2ft to 2ft of weak, short-period wind swell. The wind is mostly cross-off or moderate offshore, so the water looks clean, but there's just no oomph to the waves. The combined energy is barely a whisper, sitting between 19 and 49. It's a complete write-off for a proper surf.

Then, things start to look a bit more interesting around Friday the 17th. The swell bumps up to 5ft with a bit more energy (186), but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it's going to be a bit bumpy and weak. Still, with offshore winds on Friday afternoon, it's surfable but nothing to get excited about. This kind of chest-high, mediocre stuff will hang around, and by the 20th and 21st, we're seeing the first hints of an upgrade. The wind is locked in offshore, which is a massive positive.

The real standout window is the final weekend and into the new week. From Saturday the 25th of July, the swell fires up properly. We're looking at a solid 6ft to 7ft of NE swell, with a better 8-second period. The combined energy jumps into the 400s and 600s – that's a proper surge of power. The wind is offshore and clean, which is exactly what you want. This is the best stretch on offer. Sunday the 26th is looking like the pick of the bunch, with 7ft swell and 663 combined energy. That's a proper wave. It's not huge, but for this sheltered spot, it'll be a lot of fun and a bit too big for beginners.

Because this break is a sheltered reef, that long period groundswell won't be an issue. It'll wrap in nicely. The water temperature is sitting at 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the 4/3 at home.

A quick note on the 26th and 27th: with the swell a bit over 5ft, it's stepping into intermediate territory. If you're a beginner, save that for a smaller day.

So, to sum it up: the first 10 days are a write-off. Don't even bother. Your best bet is to wait for the 25th through the 27th, with Sunday the 26th being the standout. The wind is perfect, the swell is solid, and it'll be a lot less crowded mid-week.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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