Ilot Sancho Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.51° S 57.45° E

Ilot Sancho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ilot Sancho sea temperature is
24.2°C
1.1° 

Ilot Sancho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ilot Sancho surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,125 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 13s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 13th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilot Sancho over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let me break down what’s going on with our little slice of paradise here. Just one spot on the radar for this 16-day window: Ilot Sancho. It’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent and gets exposed to SW swell, with an optimum direction right out of the southwest. Water temps right now are sitting pretty close to average for this time of year, nothing weird to report there.

So, right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. There’s nothing really worth paddling out for on the first couple of days. The real story starts to build from the middle of next week.

Wednesday, September 16 morning is the standout, no question. This is the one you circle on the calendar. We’re looking at a solid 12 ft swell from the SSW, and the wind is coming from the east, so it’s cross-offshore. That means the lineup is going to be clean. The combined energy is pumping hard at 5665 – that's proper grunt, a lot of power in the water. Now, an 12 ft face at a reef break is no joke. This is expert territory; beginners need to sit this one out. The period is 16 seconds, which is a proper groundswell, meaning nice, long lines with good shape and some time between sets to get back out. This break likes a SSW direction, and that’s exactly what we’ve got. It’s a match made in heaven.

After that peak, things get a bit messy. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th see the swell back down to around 6 ft to 6 ft but the wind is mostly cross or messy, so it’s not going to be as clean. The conditions are marginal. You could maybe find a couple if you’re desperate, but it’s not the same quality.

Friday morning, September 18 actually looks clean with that east cross-off breeze, but the swell direction has swung around to east with a short, weak period of 9 seconds. The energy is low (1033). It’s a clean little wave, but not much punch.

The following weekend (Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th) is more of the same – small, short-period, crosswind chop. The energy drops down into the 800-900 range. Not ideal.

We then move into a bit of a lull. Monday 21st to Wednesday 23rd the swell sticks around 8 ft down to a tiny 3 ft, but the period is awful at 8 seconds for most of it, and the wind is cross. It’s a messy, weak fetch. Not worth getting wet for the most part.

Things start looking more promising again as we head into the second week, around Thursday 24th and into the following weekend. We see the swell period start to climb back up into the 15-16 second range, and the direction swings back to SSW. The swell height sits between 5 ft and 5 ft – perfect for an intermediate. The wind is cross-offshore in the mornings, keeping things clean. The combined energy is moderate, around 1400-1700. This is consistent, surfable, clean reef break action. It’s not the monster from the 16th, but it’s a solid, reliable session for anyone who can handle a reef.

Sunday, September 27 morning offers a nice 5 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and clean east cross-off winds. The energy is 1597. That’s a lovely, long Sunday session. The crowds are “sometimes” here, so you might have a few friends out, but it’s not a circus.

And then, right at the very end, on Monday, September 28 morning, we get a late surge: 8 ft from the SW, still a decent 15-second period, cross-off wind, and energy at 2979. That’s a lot of water moving. For an expert, that’s another excellent day, but again, it’s for the experienced crew only.

So, to wrap it up: The absolute best day on offer is Wednesday morning, September 16 – it’s big, clean, and powerful, but only for the experts. After that, the second week from Thursday 24th to Monday 28th gives us a run of solid, clean, long-period SW swells that are way more manageable and consistent. Don’t waste your energy on the rubbish days in between.

Stay stoked.

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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, strong winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Friday
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SSW
18
1.8
SW
17
2.5
S
15
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
1.7
S
13
2.1
E
8
1.9
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.9
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
755
1775
1626
1821
1408
975
480
975
1907
3395
5125
3771
2107
1319
957
630
529
422
542
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
25
SSE
30
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SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
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ESE
30
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ESE
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15
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Wind State
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cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
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cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
1:25AM0.78m
1:39PM0.78m
1:50AM0.73m
1:58PM0.75m
2:14AM0.66m
2:17PM0.71m
2:35AM0.59m
2:35PM0.66m
2:56AM0.52m
2:52PM0.60m
3:13AM0.45m
3:08PM0.54m
3:26AM0.38m
Low Tide
7:33AM0.06m
7:50PM0.08m
7:54AM0.11m
8:16PM0.10m
8:12AM0.16m
8:40PM0.14m
8:25AM0.21m
9:04PM0.19m
8:31AM0.26m
9:28PM0.25m
8:24AM0.30m
10:00PM0.31m
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light rain
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6:04
6:04
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Temp °C
21
23
23
21
22
22
21
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Feels °C
21
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21
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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.

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