Igueste de San Andres Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Igueste de San Andrés has in store for us.

Gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is pretty bleak. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with poor surf conditions through the 11th of July. Don’t bother paddling out for that. On the 7th, there’s a small 1ft push from the NNE, but with a short 7-second period and combined energy of just 26 (weak), it’s not worth your time. The next few days are worse – flat spells mixed with tiny 0.3ft to 1ft leftovers from the NW. The wind stays offshore from the N or NNW, which is clean, but there's simply no swell. The water temp is sitting at a normal 73° for this time of year.

Things finally start to wake up around Sunday the 12th. A modest 3ft pulse from the NNW shows up on the morning, with a 9-second period. The combined energy hits 156 (moderate), and we’ve got a gentle offshore breeze from the NNW. That’s clean, and it’s the first surfable option in the whole window. I’d call it average at best – the wind is light, but the size is small.

But the real standout is the weekend of the 18th and 19th of July. By Saturday the 18th, we’ve got a consistent 6ft swell from the NE, with an 8-second period and combined energy hitting 427 (strong). The wind is offshore from the N at 16 mph, keeping the face clean. That’s the pick of the whole 16-day stretch. It’s solid for intermediate surfers – pushing into the 6ft range, so beginners might find it a little hefty, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, that Saturday morning and afternoon session is the one to aim for. Sunday the 19th holds similar 6ft NE swell with 362 energy, but the wind picks up to 19 mph in the afternoon, so aim for earlier. On the 16th and 17th, there’s also a building 6ft to 6ft NE swell with moderate offshore wind, but the conditions are still listed as poor, so the quality is questionable. Keep your eye on the 18th for the best shot.

After that, the energy drops back into the 5ft to 6ft range through the 22nd with shorter periods, so it won’t be as punchy.

So for this spot, don’t even bother until the 12th, and if you’re planning ahead, circle Saturday the 18th of July. That’s the best bet for a clean, solid session. The directional flow from the NE is right in the break’s sweet spot too.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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