Ilot Sancho Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.51° S 57.45° E

Ilot Sancho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ilot Sancho sea temperature is
24.2°C
1.2° 

Ilot Sancho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ilot Sancho surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 4,905 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period with SSW 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 (Sep 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ilot Sancho in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 10s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilot Sancho over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's take a look at what’s coming our way for Ilot Sancho.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—this isn't a week to get excited about. The next few days are rough. We’ve got a lot of cross-shore wind, messy conditions, and honestly, not much worth paddling out for until we get further into the forecast.

Things kick off on Monday the 14th with a moderate cross-onshore breeze and a weak 6 ft SSW swell, but the wind is just chopping it up. The combined energy is moderate at 1049, but the quality isn’t there. Tuesday the 15th sees a jump in size with a 10 ft SE swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the wind is a strong 25 mph cross—this is messy, lumpy, and honestly more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. The combined energy jumps to a strong 2424, but that’s all wind and chop.

By Wednesday the 16th, we still have solid 10 ft SSW swell, but again, strong cross-shore winds and rain showers are spoiling it. The energy is very strong at 6471 in the morning, but the quality is marginal at best. This trend continues through Thursday and Friday—waves in the 5 ft to 7 ft range, but with fresh cross-shore winds keeping things lumpy and uninviting. The combined energy drops back to moderate levels (835–2035), but the wind is the main story here.

The weekend of the 19th and 20th is pretty flat and poor—small 3 ft to 5 ft swells, still with moderate to fresh cross-shore winds. The combined energy stays under 1015, so nothing to get excited about.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Starting Monday the 21st, the wind shifts to a cross-offshore direction, and the conditions start cleaning up. Monday morning sees a 4 ft SW swell with a 13-second period, light cross-offshore breeze, and clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 1050, but the quality is way better. Monday afternoon picks up a 7 ft ESE swell (short period at 8 seconds), but still clean. This is the first real window of decent surf.

The standout window, though, is Wednesday the 23rd through Thursday the 24th. Wednesday morning has a 4 ft SSW swell with a long 15-second period, a gentle cross-offshore breeze, and clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 1036. But the real gem is Thursday the 24th afternoon: a 3 ft SSW swell with a very long 17-second period, light cross-offshore breeze, and clean as glass. The combined energy is moderate at 1035, but the forecast calls for excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. This is a groundswell with serious travel—long-period energy like that will wrap nicely around the reef at Ilot Sancho. The water temperature is about 76°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable out there.

Friday the 25th sees a return to bigger 6 ft SW swell, but the wind swings back cross-onshore in the afternoon, spoiling it. The weekend of the 26th and 27th has more solid SSW swell (5 ft to 8 ft), with moderate cross-shore winds and rain showers at times. The combined energy is strong (1996–2590), but the wind keeps the quality marginal. The morning of Sunday the 27th looks the best of that stretch, with clean conditions and an 8 ft SSW swell—that’s expert-level size, but the period is a solid 14 seconds, so there’s power there.

After that, we taper off into the end of the month with smaller, weaker swells and moderate cross-shore winds. Nothing worth planning your week around.

So, if you’re waiting for a good wave, hold out for Thursday the 24th afternoon—that’s your best bet. Clean, long-period groundswell, light winds, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The rest of the week is either too windy, too messy, or too small. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though—things can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SE
8
1.7
SSW
17
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16
2.5
SSW
16
3.5
S
15
2.5
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14
2.1
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1044
1626
4169
2924
4656
2733
1452
561
672
472
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370
472
521
639
509
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768
682
Wind (km/h)
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35
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35
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25
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High Tide
2:17PM0.71m
2:35AM0.59m
2:35PM0.66m
2:56AM0.52m
2:52PM0.60m
3:13AM0.45m
3:08PM0.54m
3:26AM0.38m
3:12PM0.48m
12:07PM0.45m
9:36PM0.46m
11:17AM0.50m
10:14PM0.54m
Low Tide
8:40PM0.14m
8:25AM0.21m
9:04PM0.19m
8:31AM0.26m
9:28PM0.25m
8:24AM0.30m
10:00PM0.31m
7:37AM0.34m
4:23AM0.31m
4:23PM0.41m
4:26AM0.25m
4:28PM0.35m
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Temp °C
21
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Feels °C
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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.

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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