Safi Garden (Le Jardin) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the 16-day window ahead for Safi Garden (Le Jardin). Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burn. For the first week and a bit, we’re looking at real small stuff, and the data doesn't give us anything worth paddling out for until the very end of the run. But if you’re patient, there’s a glimmer.

Right now, and through the 24th of July, it’s ankle-to-knee high persisting. The water is sitting at 66°, which is a good 4° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be reaching for the 4/3 if you’re keen. The wind is a major factor here – it’s howling out of the north, often a strong breeze, making for a clean, glassy face but a real battle to get out. The swell energy is next to nothing (15 or less), with a short period around 8-9 seconds, so there’s just no push. It’s not really surfable.

The pulse finally starts to show on the 25th of July. The morning sees a cleaner 5 ft from the NNW, but the energy is still moderate (203). The afternoon is the first real sign of life with 6 ft from the north, energy jumping to 355, and a fresh offshore wind. It’s still a bit messy and marginal, but a step in the right direction.

From the 26th to the 30th of July, the swell builds steadily. The wind keeps blowing from the north, meaning it’s clean but strong offshore. By the 26th afternoon, we’re looking at 8 ft from the north with a solid 604 energy – that’s moderate to strong. This is getting into the territory where it’s too big for beginners and only for the experts. The period is still short, around 8 seconds, so it’s a windswell pulse, not a smooth groundswell. It’s punchy and raw.

The standout moment, the one that makes the wait worthwhile, is Saturday, the 1st of August. The morning shows 8 ft from the NNW with a period stretching to 10 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 1058, which is strong. The wind is a moderate offshore out of the NNE, making for clean conditions. The period is just right: not too short to be crumbly, not too long to be too straight. This is the best on offer. The afternoon holds similar size and power, with a fresh offshore wind. It’s going to be a day for the experienced crew, as 8 ft is getting big, but the shape and the power should be unreal. Expect crowds to be likely here, as it’s a rare quality window.

After that, the 2nd of August looks similar but with less certainty. For the first week, save your energy. The 1st of August is the date to circle.

Rusty.

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