Ingrina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and quiet for the most part. I'm looking at the Ingrina (SW) region, and it's a real mixed bag of nothing, to be honest.

We're starting off with a total blank. From Wednesday the 5th all the way through the weekend, there’s just nothing on the cards. The swell energy is sitting at zero (0), and we're just seeing clean but empty water. The wind is mostly offshore, which would be great if there were any waves to surf, but it's just a tease. It’s a pretty long stretch of nothing, a solid five days with no recommendations.

The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is about 4° colder than usual for this time of year. That's a bit noticeable, so you'll want a good hood or a thicker suit when you finally do get in.

Then, around Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th, we might see a tiny pulse. We're talking about ankle-biters, maybe 0.3ft to 1ft. The swell period on Tuesday morning is a weak 6 seconds, so it's not going to have any push. The energy is still pathetically low, with readings in the low single digits. It's not worth getting excited about.

The middle of the week, the 12th through the 15th, is another flat spell. More of the same – clear skies, fresh offshore winds, and zero swell.

Now, as we get into the second week, there are a few whispers of something more. Around Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th, we see a little bump in period – up to 14 to 16 seconds – which is interesting. That’s a proper groundswell, but the height is still tiny, only 0.3ft. The energy is still weak, in the 4 to 5 range. It’s a promising sign, but it’s just not there yet.

The real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday the 18th. The swell direction finally swings to the southwest, which is what Ingrina wants to see. The period is still long, around 14 to 16 seconds, and the energy jumps up a bit to 10, then 12 in the afternoon. It’s still only 0.3ft, which is nothing, but it's the best signal we've had all fortnight. This is a long-range signal, so don't book your flights just yet, but it's something to watch.

The 19th and 20th keep that same SW swell direction, with long periods and moderate offshore winds, especially on the 20th when the breeze drops out. The energy is still low, but it’s consistent. Ingrina is an inconsistent spot anyway, so seeing a few days in a row with some potential is a big deal. It's still a far cry from surfable, but it's the most promising part of the whole forecast.

Honestly, the first week is a write-off. The setup we see in the second week, with the SW swell and light winds, is exactly what we need. If this forecast holds, it could turn on for the end of the month, but it's a long way out. Keep the board waxed, but don't hold your breath just yet.

Rusty, out.

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