Ilot Sancho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Ilot Sancho over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 77°, so that’s a nice little bonus. Right now, we’ve got a slow start with no real surf to speak of. The first proper wave action kicks off on Friday the 17th of July, but it’s not exactly firing – just a small 3ft swell from the south with a long 17-second period. The wave energy is moderate (761), and while the wind is light and cross-off, it’s not enough to get excited about. Saturday the 18th is a bit better though. The morning brings a glassy surface with a light south wind, and a 4ft SSW groundswell. The 13-second period gives it some shape, and the energy is still moderate (708). That Saturday morning window is the first real standout – clean, small, and workable for a longboard or a funboard.

Sunday the 19th sees a drop in quality as the wind turns cross-on, so it’s a bit of a write-off. Monday the 20th, however, is a big one. That morning you’ve got a 6ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, pumping in with strong energy (1651) and glassy conditions. This is a pick for the experienced crew – it’s pushing into the bigger range, but the clean, offshore-adjacent wind will make it a treat for those who know what they’re doing. Tuesday the 21st morning is nearly as good: 7ft SSW swell, 12-second period, glassy, and strong energy (1192). That’s two solid mornings in a row.

After Tuesday, the wind starts to get messy. From Wednesday the 22nd through to the end of the month, we see a lot of cross-shore and cross-on breezes, with the swell hanging around 5ft to 8ft, but the conditions are choppy and lumpy. A couple of notable days: on Sunday the 26th of July, there’s an 8ft ESE swell in the morning, but it’s short-period (8 seconds) and cross-shore – not great for surfing, but maybe more interesting for the kite crew. The 26th afternoon sees a 4ft SW groundswell with a very long 20-second period and clean cross-off winds, but it’s a bit of a tease.

Then we hit the real heavy stuff. From Monday the 27th of July through Wednesday the 29th, the swell jumps to 12ft to 13ft, with SSW direction and periods of 16-19 seconds. The combined energy is massive (9015 to 9468), but it’s simply too big for this break. Unless you’re a tow-in charger with a death wish, stay out of the water. The wind is cross-on and choppy, so it’s a no-go for paddle surfing.

The outlook ends with a glimmer on Thursday the 30th of July. Morning brings a glassy 10ft SSW groundswell with 14-second period, and the energy is still huge (3800). That’s a proper session for experts only, and it’s worth marking on the calendar. The afternoon weakens a bit but stays cleanish. After that, the wind switches onshore and the quality drops off fast into early August.

So, the standouts: Saturday the 18th morning for a fun, glassy session, and Monday the 20th morning for the experienced surfer. Thursday the 30th morning is also a big one for the brave. The rest is a mix of average or too big. Keep your eyes on the long-range – a few gems in there, but they’re not for the faint-hearted.

Rusty.

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