
Surf Forecasts:
Ilot Sancho surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,618 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ilot Sancho this week:
The surf forecast for Ilot Sancho over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilot Sancho in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilot Sancho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Ilot Sancho. Let’s be straight with you – this forecast is a rollercoaster, but it’s not a smooth ride. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but the first few days are a bit of a letdown, and the real magic is tucked away in the second week.
The overall pattern is this: a lot of onshore and cross-shore wind messing with what could be good swells. For the first week, it’s a struggle. The standout, and I mean the only real standout, comes right at the start of the second week.
Right now, we’re looking at Tuesday, July 14th, and it’s honestly not worth paddling out. The swell is around 6 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, but that east wind is blowing 15 mph right across the face. It’s clean, but the energy is all over the place (1698). The water temp is pretty average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Wednesday and Thursday are more of the same, with some rain showers and a bit of a drop in size. The wind stays cross-off or cross, so it’s not completely unsurfable, but it’s not compelling. The energy is dropping, and the period is short.
Friday, July 17th morning – Now, this is a glimmer. The wind goes glassy, WNW at 3 mph. That’s a massive positive. The swell is a bit smaller at 5 ft from the ESE with a short 8-second period, but it’s clean. The combined energy (753) is moderate. It’ll be a fun, small-wave session for intermediates, but don’t expect power.
From Friday afternoon all the way through to Monday, July 20th, the wind switches to cross-on or onshore, and the swell gets messy. It’s a bit of a dead zone. The energy drops, and the conditions are choppy. Not worth chasing.
Now, here’s where we get excited. Tuesday, July 21st morning – This is the standout of the whole run. The forecast has a solid 8 ft swell from the SSW, with a 13-second period. That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the NE at only 3 mph, so it’s going to be clean as a whistle. The combined energy is pumping at 2038 – that’s strong wave energy. This is for experienced surfers, as it’s over 7 ft and a reef break, so it’s not a beginner wave. The optimum swell direction is SW, and we’re getting SSW, which is close enough to be excellent. This is the one to circle. Crowds are possible, so get out early.
The rest of that week and into the next is a mixed bag. Wednesday, July 22nd, has a bigger 8 ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, but the wind is cross-on from the S, which will spoil it. Thursday and Friday have some decent swell, but the wind keeps swinging cross or cross-on, making it a gamble. The energy is high, but the quality is questionable.
From Saturday, July 25th, right through to Wednesday, July 29th, the wind is a solid cross-shore breeze from the ESE, 15-22 mph. It’s lumpy and choppy. The swell is still there, but the conditions are only for the keenest, or honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The energy is high, but it’s a battle.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The real, rideable surf doesn’t kick in until Tuesday, July 21st morning. That’s your best bet. The long-range stuff after that has promise, but it’s less certain with the wind. Keep an eye on it, but for now, Tuesday morning is the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1570 | 1310 | 961 | 953 | 575 | 681 | 550 | 727 | 647 | 424 | 326 | 853 | 723 | 447 | 339 | 208 | 310 | 432 | 513 | 895 | 2441 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:12AM0.78m | 1:12PM0.68m | 00:55AM0.80m | 1:51PM0.69m | 1:34AM0.80m | 2:27PM0.69m | 2:12AM0.78m | 3:01PM0.68m | 2:47AM0.73m | 3:33PM0.65m | 3:21AM0.67m | 4:02PM0.63m | 3:53AM0.60m | 4:33PM0.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:50AM-0.03m | 6:51PM0.17m | 7:31AM-0.04m | 7:32PM0.16m | 8:09AM-0.02m | 8:10PM0.17m | 8:44AM0.03m | 8:48PM0.20m | 9:17AM0.09m | 9:25PM0.23m | 9:47AM0.16m | 10:05PM0.27m | 10:14AM0.23m | ||||||||
— | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 16 |
1570 | 1310 | 961 | 953 | 288 | 681 | 550 | 727 | 647 | 424 | 326 | 326 | 277 | 234 | 200 | 157 | 130 | 127 | 513 | 895 | 2441 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | E 8 | SW 13 | E 8 |
288 | — | — | — | 575 | 353 | 230 | 94 | 90 | 72 | 288 | 853 | 723 | 447 | 339 | 208 | 310 | 432 | 99 | 488 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 11 | E 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 18 | 65 | 51 | 43 | 88 | 139 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 53 | 152 | 80 | 42 | 40 | 82 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — |
7 | 388 | 461 | 516 | 481 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 39 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 226 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
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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 16 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.
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