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Ilot Sancho surfForecast / Mauritius / Mauritius
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 21 Jan 2026 +04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ilot Sancho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ilot Sancho sea temperature is
27.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ilot Sancho this week:
The surf forecast for Ilot Sancho over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilot Sancho in the next 12 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 25th Jan) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 25th Jan) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 26th Jan) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilot Sancho over the next 12 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wed 28 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
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 kJ (?) | 287 | 276 | 444 | 511 | 361 | 387 | 321 | 329 | 247 | 176 | 830 | 1735 | 1692 | 1634 | 1529 | 1554 | 1349 | 1058 | 769 | 623 | 494 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:37AM 0.71 | 2:29PM 0.77 | 3:07AM 0.71 | 3:02PM 0.72 | 3:41AM 0.69 | 3:39PM 0.66 | 4:19AM 0.66 | 4:25PM 0.57 | 5:09AM 0.61 | 5:38PM 0.48 | 6:30AM 0.57 | 8:39PM 0.44 | 8:41AM 0.56 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:27AM 0.17 | 8:53PM 0.06 | 9:02AM 0.18 | 9:23PM 0.10 | 9:42AM 0.21 | 9:56PM 0.16 | 10:31AM 0.25 | 10:35PM 0.23 | 11:47AM 0.29 | 11:35PM 0.31 | 2:07PM 0.29 | 2:00AM 0.36 | 4:04PM 0.21 | |||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wed 28 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | |
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Rain (mm) | 15 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 46 | |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 22 | |
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Information about the Ilot Sancho Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ilot Sancho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ilot Sancho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ilot Sancho surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ilot Sancho) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ilot Sancho may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Ilot Sancho is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Curepipe. If you plan a holiday in Mauritius, look for hotels and other accommodation in Curepipe. Curepipe has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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