Ilot Sancho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s look at what Ilot Sancho has cooking for the next couple weeks.

Gotta be honest, the first few days are pretty average. There’s some swell, but the wind’s all wrong. It’s not until the tail end of the first week that things clean up and get properly exciting.

The Early Days (Sunday August 16th to Wednesday August 19th)

Sunday afternoon kicks it off with a meaty 10ft SSW groundswell (4235) and a long 16-second period, but a cross-wind from the ESE at 12 mph is messing with the face. Monday morning looks a little cleaner with 5ft (2283) and a more favorable cross-off wind, but it’s still only a marginal call. Tuesday and Wednesday the swell drops right down to about 4ft and 6ft, the period shortens to just 8 seconds, and the energy drops way down into the hundreds. Not enough grunt to make it worthwhile.

The Sweet Spot (Thursday August 21st to Monday August 24th)

Now this is more like it. From Thursday 21st the wind turns light offshore or cross-off from the East, a real gentle breeze. The water temp is a touch above average at about 76°, around 3° warmer than usual for this time of year, so the wetsuit is optional.

Thursday morning is small at 4ft but it’s glassy clean (708) with that long 14-second period from the SW. It builds through Friday (5ft, 862) and peaks Saturday morning with a solid 5ft (904) from the SSW, 14 seconds, and light offshore winds. This is *the* window. The surf is clean with proper shape, perfect for an intermediate. Just be aware that the spot can get a crowd *sometimes*, so if you can beat the rush on Saturday morning, you’ll get the pick of the litter.

Monday 24th morning is the other big highlight – a clean 6ft (1110) from the SW with a 13-second period and light East winds (9 mph). That’s proper, solid surf for experienced surfers. The energy is moderate but the combination of size and glassy conditions will give you excellent, memorable waves.

The Second Week (Tuesday August 25th onward)

Things go downhill again. Tuesday fades to a small 4ft (404), then we get absolutely hammered Wednesday 26th with a monster 15ft SSW groundswell (11569). That is way too big for this break – a full-on washing machine with a cross-on wind. Thursday ain’t any better with 10ft (6035) and 25 mph winds. Honestly, unless you’ve got a rescue sled, don’t even bother.

The following weekend (29th–31st) gives you some breathing room with 8ft ESE swell (1880–1996) and a bit cleaner conditions, but the period is short (9 seconds) and the wind is fresh, so expect lumpy and bumpy lines. It’s a bit of a gamble.

Bottom Line

If you’ve got one session to make, aim for Saturday August 22nd or Monday August 24th. Saturday morning has the cleanest, most user-friendly waves with that light offshore wind. Monday is a touch bigger and cleaner still, but better for the experienced crew. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or way too heavy to be any fun.

Rusty out.

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