
Surf Forecasts:
Ilot Sancho surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,394 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SW 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilot Sancho in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 25th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 31st Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilot Sancho over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
200 | 553 | 504 | 1500 | 2832 | 1915 | 1341 | 1013 | 847 | 433 | 302 | 177 | 277 | 297 | 363 | 363 | 311 | 318 | 325 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:39PM0.75m | 11:51AM0.82m | 00:14AM0.76m | 12:21PM0.84m | 00:50AM0.75m | 12:52PM0.83m | 1:27AM0.71m | 1:24PM0.80m | 2:07AM0.66m | 1:58PM0.75m | 2:51AM0.58m | 2:35PM0.69m | 3:47AM0.51m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:42AM0.07m | 6:09PM0.02m | 6:14AM0.06m | 6:43PM-0.01m | 6:46AM0.08m | 7:18PM-0.02m | 7:18AM0.12m | 7:56PM0.01m | 7:51AM0.17m | 8:38PM0.06m | 8:26AM0.24m | 9:28PM0.13m | |||||||
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
66 | 553 | 504 | 1500 | 2832 | 1915 | 1341 | 1013 | 847 | 433 | 188 | 108 | 277 | 297 | 363 | 363 | 311 | 318 | 325 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | E 7 | E 7 | N 8 | — | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
200 | 54 | 54 | 1 | — | 204 | 145 | 142 | 138 | 155 | 302 | 161 | 82 | 85 | 73 | 52 | 48 | 47 | 139 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | E 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 12 | SW 24 |
72 | 7 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | 143 | 75 | 40 | 33 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 37 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 6 | E 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 307 | 119 | 180 | — | — | — | 116 | — | 177 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 47 | 47 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










