Surf Forecasts:
Ilot Sancho surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,764 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilot Sancho in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilot Sancho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Ilot Sancho in feet and degrees. I’m Rusty, and here’s the story.
The water’s about 77°, so a touch warmer than normal for the season.
The pattern over the next 16 days shows plenty of swell, but the wind is often a problem. The best windows are early on, with glassy mornings. Later, it gets messy with onshore and cross-onshore winds.
The best of it is Friday morning, 17th July. Ilot Sancho has a clean 3 ft swell from the south, with a very long period of 17 seconds. The wind is glassy, and the combined energy is strong (804). It’s a reef break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. It’s small, but clean. Crowds can be around sometimes.
Saturday morning, 18th July, is also glassy. 4 ft from the south, 14-second period, with glassy conditions. Combined energy is moderate (662). A bit more size, good for intermediates.
Sunday morning, 19th July, is glassy again. 3 ft from the south-west, 16-second period. Combined energy is moderate (554). More clean, small surf.
Monday 20th July afternoon brings a big 8 ft south-west swell with a 16-second period. Strong wave energy (2755). But the wind is onshore, so it’s messy. That’s a kite-surfing day.
Thursday 23rd July morning is a big one for experts. Ilot Sancho has 8 ft from the south-south-west, 13-second period, with glassy conditions. Very strong energy (2228). That’s a powerful, clean reef wave. The crowd might be there, but it’s only for the skilled.
From 24th July onward, it’s cross-onshore and onshore winds, with speeds increasing. The swell stays solid, often over 6 ft, but the quality drops. 29th July morning has 10 ft from the south-south-west, but with 30 mph cross-shore wind. That’s a rough ocean, not for surfing.
So, the first few days are the clear winners. Friday 17th and Saturday 18th are your glassy, clean sessions. The rest of the run is bigger but wind-affected. Don’t plan on it being great.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | E 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1310 | 961 | 953 | 575 | 759 | 602 | 621 | 632 | 434 | 377 | 858 | 723 | 447 | 334 | 195 | 310 | 432 | 513 | 1221 | 2658 | 2725 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:12PM0.68m | 00:55AM0.80m | 1:51PM0.69m | 1:34AM0.80m | 2:27PM0.69m | 2:12AM0.78m | 3:01PM0.68m | 2:47AM0.73m | 3:33PM0.65m | 3:21AM0.67m | 4:02PM0.63m | 3:53AM0.60m | 4:33PM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:51PM0.17m | 7:31AM-0.04m | 7:32PM0.16m | 8:09AM-0.02m | 8:10PM0.17m | 8:44AM0.03m | 8:48PM0.20m | 9:17AM0.09m | 9:25PM0.23m | 9:47AM0.16m | 10:05PM0.27m | 10:14AM0.23m | 10:51PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 1310 | 961 | 953 | 324 | 759 | 602 | 621 | 632 | 434 | 326 | 286 | 723 | 200 | 205 | 195 | 161 | 432 | 513 | 1221 | 2658 | 2725 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 17 | S 16 | ESE 8 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 13 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 543 | 365 | 230 | 125 | 90 | 219 | 377 | 858 | 235 | 447 | 334 | 135 | 310 | 124 | 103 | 431 | 80 | 82 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 11 | S 12 | — | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | E 8 | SW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | 45 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 101 | — | 13 | 15 | 53 | 152 | 83 | 40 | 23 | 80 | 17 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 440 | 461 | 565 | 575 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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