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Ilot Sancho surfForecast / Mauritius / Mauritius
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 +04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ilot Sancho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ilot Sancho sea temperature is
27.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 1AM. 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+) | 7AM (Tue 19th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 19th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 16th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilot Sancho over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 20 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | |
427 | 387 | 359 | 385 | 507 | 485 | 553 | 2142 | 1880 | 1547 | 2947 | 2424 | 1929 | 1422 | 1363 | 1251 | 1811 | 1255 | 955 | 975 | 1253 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 9:59PM0.67m | 10:10AM0.64m | 10:35PM0.74m | 10:57AM0.69m | 11:11PM0.79m | 11:41AM0.72m | 11:47PM0.82m | 12:25PM0.72m | 00:24AM0.82m | 1:09PM0.71m | 1:02AM0.81m | 1:53PM0.67m | 1:40AM0.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:14AM0.21m | 4:18PM0.15m | 4:55AM0.12m | 4:58PM0.12m | 5:34AM0.05m | 5:38PM0.11m | 6:14AM-0.00m | 6:17PM0.11m | 6:55AM-0.03m | 6:56PM0.13m | 7:38AM-0.03m | 7:36PM0.17m | 8:22AM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 |
 | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | 5:38 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 |
 kJ | 348 | 255 | 248 | 147 | 212 | 318 | 513 | 2142 | 1880 | 1547 | 2947 | 2424 | 1929 | 1422 | 1363 | 1251 | 1811 | 1255 | 933 | 613 | 466 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 20 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 14 | — | SW 16 |
| kJ | 91 | 164 | 57 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 553 | 14 | 31 | 19 | 25 | 445 | 247 | 421 | 307 | 487 | 563 | 636 | 63 | — | 89 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | S 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | SSW 20 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 99 | 59 | 51 | 36 | 14 | 8 | 27 | — | — | 38 | 25 | 129 | 138 | 217 | 220 | 610 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 427 | 387 | 359 | 385 | 507 | 485 | 428 | 414 | 402 | 705 | 521 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 955 | 975 | 1253 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 226 | 15 | 18 | 230 | 202 | 202 | 202 | 18 | 18 | 230 | 15 | 202 | 230 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
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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).
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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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