Sidi Ifni Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about Sidi Ifni.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you, the next week and a half is looking pretty flat and messy. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak swell and onshore winds that are just gonna ruin the surface. The first real whisper of a session doesn't show up until the morning of Thursday the 23rd, and even then, it's a gamble.

So, here's the rundown. From today, Friday the 17th, all the way through to Wednesday the 22nd, it’s a write-off. The swell is small, around 5ft to 6ft, and it's coming from the NNW with a short, weak period of only 7 to 8 seconds. The wind is cross-on from the west or northwest, keeping everything choppy and ugly. The energy is low, sitting between 200 and 400 (moderate energy). It's a classic "wait for the next one" situation.

The first time we see a glimmer of hope is the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is still a modest 6ft from the NNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is better at 335 (moderate). It's not going to be spectacular, but it'll be clean. This is really the only session in the first week that's worth even looking at, but it’s a beginner-friendly wave in the morning. Expect crowds, as it's a "sometimes" busy spot.

Then we hit another dry spell. The 24th, 25th, and 26th are all back to messy onshore winds and poor conditions. The 27th and 28th see a spike in size, hitting 8ft from the NNW, but it's still under the influence of those cross-onshore winds. The energy jumps up to 847 (strong to very strong), which is a lot of power, but the wind is making it unrideable. That size is already too big for beginners and only for the skilled crew, but with the wind howling, it's a total miss.

The one standout in the whole 16-day window is the morning of Friday, July 31st. The wind is glassy, the swell is a clean 5ft from the NNW, period 8 seconds, and the energy is 318 (moderate). The water temperature is about average for this time of year. This is the best on offer. It's a small, clean, beginner-friendly wave, but you'll be sharing it. This is the one to pencil in.

The last day, Saturday, August 1st, is a complete drop-off back to nothing.

So, overall, Sidi Ifni is a tough call this window. The only real standout is the morning of the 31st of July. For the rest, it's mostly a waiting game. The forecast can change, but for now, don't rush out the door.

Rusty.

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