
Surf Forecasts:
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 2.0m 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.
| Wave Type | Time (+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 talk about what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a spot that’s exposed and can handle a lot, but for the first week, it’s mostly a write-off unless you’re desperate.
Right now, we’ve got a serious pulse of energy, but it’s messy. Tuesday morning, the 15th, we’re seeing a solid 10ft swell out of the SSE, but a strong cross-shore wind from the SE at 25 mph is just tearing it up. The combined energy is way up there at (2505), but it’s poor. Don’t bother. That afternoon, the wind eases a little, but we’re still in the cross-chop.
Wednesday the 16th is where things get interesting, but only for the bold. The swell is building, hitting 12ft from the S in the afternoon with a long period of 15 seconds (groundswell energy at 4979). That’s too big for beginners, but for an experienced surfer, the wind is cross-shore and the tide is favourable. It’s a standout for the first week. That said, it’s a reef break, so that long period will push through nicely, but watch out for size.
Thursday the 17th drops back a bit. The morning is still bumpy, but by the afternoon we get clean conditions with cross-off wind and a 7ft swell from the ESE (energy 2103). It’s marginal, but cleaner.
After that, from Friday the 18th right through to the end of the first week, it’s all marginal or poor. Small mixed swells, periods all over the place. You’ll be scratching around for anything rideable. There’s about five or six days there with hardly a true recommendation.
Now, the second week starts to build again. Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd have clean mornings with cross-off winds and a 4ft swell from the SSW. Not huge, but clean. Conditions stay tidy through Wednesday the 23rd, with a 5ft SSW groundswell. The water temp is sitting around 76°, which is a touch warmer than average for the time of year. Makes the morning paddle a little more pleasant.
The real buzz is building for Thursday the 24th. We’ve got a clean morning with a gentle breeze and a 7ft SSW groundswell holding a super long 18-second period. The combined energy is pumping at (3017). That’s a standout for the second week. It’s a proper groundswell, so on this reef setup, it’s going to hold its shape and run nicely.
Over the weekend of the 27th and 28th, we see another spike. Sunday the 27th has a 10ft SSW swell, clean in the morning, but that’s expert territory. Monday the 28th is the real gem though. Light breeze, clean cross-off wind, and a 6ft SSW groundswell at 14 seconds. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers, and the energy (1833) is solid. That’s your best day for a good session without it being a washing machine.
Crowds are a factor here sometimes, so on the standouts, expect company.
Overall, the first week is a struggle with only Wednesday the 16th afternoon as a big-wave standout for the experienced. The second week shapes up much better, with Thursday the 24th and Monday the 28th being the real highlights. Mark those in the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1611 | 4174 | 3852 | 4656 | 3072 | 1561 | 556 | 746 | 538 | 396 | 358 | 427 | 441 | 472 | 529 | 630 | 552 | 456 | 519 | 682 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | E 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
1526 | 4174 | 3852 | 4656 | 3072 | 1561 | 556 | 746 | 538 | 342 | 358 | 427 | 441 | 472 | 529 | 630 | 552 | 456 | 519 | 682 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 16 | S 14 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | E 8 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | S 9 |
96 | 2206 | 1643 | — | — | — | 520 | 746 | 37 | 150 | 123 | 50 | 68 | 47 | 47 | 54 | 137 | 234 | 214 | 155 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | — | SSE 10 | S 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | — | — | SE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 58 | — | — | 98 | 50 | 31 | 44 | — | — | 29 | 11 | 122 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
1611 | 456 | 464 | 320 | 354 | 547 | 535 | 497 | 396 | 396 | — | 383 | 333 | 314 | 256 | 289 | 55 | 273 | 336 | 426 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 230 | 230 | 230 | 230 | 202 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 202 | 15 | 202 | 202 | 15 | 15 | 230 |
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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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