Sidi Ifni Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for Sidi Ifni.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the second week shows some promise, especially mid-week. The first few days are pretty ordinary, with small weak swell and messy wind. Water temp is sitting around 69°, which is pretty average for this time of year.

Sunday morning (the 6th) is a write-off – only 3ft of weak, short-period NNW windswell with onshore breeze. Not worth paddling out.

Monday morning (7th) sees a slight improvement: 3ft of cleaner swell, period jumps to 12 seconds, and winds go glassy out of the SSE. Combined energy is moderate at 282. It’s small, but the conditions will be clean. Better for a longboard or a beginner’s session.

Tuesday morning (8th) is more of the same – 3ft, 12-second NW swell, glassy conditions. Decent if you’re after a smooth, easy paddle.

Wednesday morning (9th) the swell picks up to 5ft but period drops to 8 seconds and wind is onshore. Energy climbs to 321, but with the short period and onshore wind, it’ll be lumpy. Not the best.

Thursday (10th) the swell pushes to 7ft in the morning with 8-second period and onshore wind. Energy hits 506 – solid moderate energy – but the short period and wind keep it messy. This is expert territory size-wise, but the quality isn’t there.

Friday (11th) and Saturday (12th) stay similar in size, with Saturday morning looking the pick: 5ft of NNW swell, offshore wind from the southeast, and clean conditions. Energy at 303. That’s the best of the first week.

Now, the real standout comes on Thursday morning, September 17th. The swell hits 8ft with a short 8-second period, but the wind goes glassy, and energy is strong at 801. This is big, powerful, and clean. The wave state is expected to be very good. The short period means it’ll be a bit of a challenge, and with size over 8ft, this is strictly for experienced surfers. The offshore wind from the southeast at Sidi Ifni (beach and reef) will make for some lined-up waves, but the short period might make it sectiony at the beach. If you’re not expert, stay on the sand.

Other mornings in the second week – like the 18th and 19th – drop back to small, weak swell with glassy or light wind, but nothing that compares to that Thursday.

Overall, the best window is the morning of Saturday the 12th, and then the standout is Thursday morning, September 17th. The 17th is the one to circle on the calendar. Expect crowds to be possible at Sidi Ifni, especially on a good day.

Rusty.

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