Sidi Ifni Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here from the beach. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for Sidi Ifni.

First off, the early part is a total dud. From Saturday the 11th through Wednesday the 15th, you’re looking at a big gap with no surf. The swell is tiny, 2ft to 2ft, with cross-on wind from the north or northwest messing up any chance of a clean wave. The energy is weak (35 to 70), and the period is short, so there’s just no push. It’s flat, plain and simple.

Things start to move around Thursday the 16th. The swell comes up to 5ft–6ft from the NNW, period 8 seconds, and the energy climbs into the moderate range (293 to 380). The wind is light cross-on from the WSW or NW, so the surf is still a bit messy, but it’s no longer flat—just marginal. This trend holds through Friday the 17th and into Saturday the 18th, where the swell builds to 7ft from the NNW. The energy is strong (562), but the wind is still cross-on, so the quality isn’t there. For a beginner, 7ft is already getting big; for the experienced crew, it’s a bit messy.

Now, Sunday the 19th morning is the real standout. The swell is a solid 6ft from the NNW, period 8 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. That’s the key—offshore from the SW, light air, and the report says glassy conditions. The energy is strong (483), and the wave comment says "expect good surf conditions." This is your window. The break is a beach and reef setup, so that long-period groundswell caveat doesn’t apply here—the period is 8 seconds, so it’s a nice, punchy swell. The waves will be clean and lined up. Crowds are possible at Sidi Ifni, so get there early.

Monday the 20th morning also looks good, with a 5ft swell from the NNW and glassy conditions again. The energy is moderate (318), and the surf should be good again, though a touch smaller than Sunday. The afternoons from the 19th onward turn cross-on and choppy, so the mornings are where it’s at.

After that, the second week gets dicey. From Tuesday the 21st to the end, the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the swell hangs around 3ft to 6ft. There are a few marginal moments on Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th mornings, but the energy is dropping and the wind is a problem. It’s not a total blank, but nothing to get excited about.

Water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit drama.

Bottom line: The first week is a bust. The best on offer is Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th mornings. Sunday is the pick—6ft of NNW swell, glassy, clean waves at Sidi Ifni. Get out there for that one.

Rusty.

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