Surf Forecasts:
Ilot Sancho surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,201 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with E 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 (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilot Sancho in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilot Sancho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down for Ilot Sancho in feet and miles. This is a reef break that’s fairly consistent and loves a SW swell. The water’s about 77°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nice for a long session.
The first few days are a bit of a dud. Tuesday the 11th starts with a 8ft ESE swell, but the cross-shore wind at 16 mph has it choppy and messy. Not worth it. Wednesday and Thursday stay marginal – the swell drops a bit, but the wind stays cross or cross-off, and the surf is just okay. The energy is moderate (around 1700 to 1200), but the quality isn’t there.
Friday the 14th is where it turns. The swell shifts to the SW, which is what this spot wants. Friday morning is clean with a 5ft SW swell, 13-second period, and gentle cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (1867). Friday afternoon gets a bit lumpy. Then Saturday morning the 15th is clean with a 5ft S swell, long 21-second period, and moderate energy (4482). That long period means power – this reef will handle it well. Saturday afternoon jumps to 10ft SSW with a 19-second period and strong energy (6880), but the wind goes cross at 16 mph, so it’ll be a battle. Only for the experts.
Sunday the 16th is one of the best. Morning is clean with a 10ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and cross-off wind at 16 mph. The energy is strong (4684). This is expert-only – over 8ft, so leave the soft tops. The afternoon stays clean, dropping to 8ft. Monday the 17th is smaller at 5ft SW, but the long period (16 seconds) and clean conditions make it good for intermediates.
Then there’s a lull. Tuesday and Wednesday the 18th-19th are poor to marginal, with small swell and messy cross-shore winds. The energy drops to weak to moderate (970 to 725). Not worth it.
Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st stay small and average. Then Saturday the 22nd throws a curveball: an 12ft SSE swell with 9-second period and moderate energy (2270). The note says it might be too big for this break – and with that short period, it’ll be a beast. Only for the hardcore. Sunday the 23rd settles to 6ft SSW with a 12-second period and moderate energy (1725). Monday the 24th has a 7ft ESE swell, 8-second period, and light cross-shore wind – clean but short period, so it’ll be a bit fat.
The end of the window, Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th, brings back serious SW groundswell. Tuesday afternoon sees a 7ft SSW swell with a 20-second period and strong energy (4818) – that’s proper. Wednesday morning is 10ft SSW with 16 seconds and strong energy (4838), but the wind picks up to 19 mph fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy. Still, for the expert looking for power, it’s worth a look.
The standout is Saturday the 15th morning – clean, long-period S swell, and the SW direction is optimum. Sunday the 16th morning is also a top pick for the experienced. For the second week, Tuesday the 25th afternoon is the best bet, but it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 998 | 1040 | 1037 | 1037 | 917 | 813 | 783 | 663 | 854 | 904 | 647 | 2227 | 6187 | 6201 | 4358 | 3386 | 2295 | 1115 | 773 | 660 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:08AM0.79m | 12:58PM0.72m | 00:45AM0.82m | 1:28PM0.74m | 1:19AM0.82m | 1:56PM0.75m | 1:50AM0.80m | 2:21PM0.74m | 2:19AM0.75m | 2:44PM0.72m | 2:46AM0.68m | 3:05PM0.68m | 3:10AM0.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:05PM0.17m | 6:38AM-0.03m | 6:42PM0.14m | 7:12AM-0.04m | 7:17PM0.12m | 7:43AM-0.01m | 7:49PM0.12m | 8:11AM0.03m | 8:20PM0.13m | 8:36AM0.09m | 8:50PM0.16m | 8:57AM0.15m | 9:19PM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 998 | 1040 | 1037 | 1037 | 917 | 813 | 783 | 663 | 569 | 904 | 647 | 2227 | 6187 | 6201 | 4358 | 3386 | 2295 | 1115 | 769 | 660 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | — | E 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 667 | 701 | 668 | 641 | 444 | 431 | 357 | 448 | 854 | 462 | 548 | 1350 | 359 | 135 | — | — | — | 334 | 773 | 631 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | — | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 24 | SW 22 | S 23 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — |
| kJ | 49 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 68 | 229 | 444 | 382 | 93 | 551 | — | — | — | — | — | 572 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | — | E 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 494 | 422 | 354 | 334 | 367 | 326 | 373 | 427 | — | 304 | 245 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 226 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
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