Sidi Ifni Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Sidi Ifni over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a slow start. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are pretty much a write-off – small, weak, and messy with cross-onshore breezes. The combined energy is barely getting going, with readings around 83 to 126, so don’t even bother paddling out just yet. We’re looking at a gap of a couple of days with nothing worth mentioning.

Sunday the 6th morning shows a glimmer of hope. The wind goes glassy, with a 4ft swell from the NNW, and the energy picks up a bit to 159. It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary. Not a standout, but a sign things are waking up.

The real standout comes Monday the 7th morning. Clear skies, glassy conditions, and the swell jumps to a 3ft groundswell from the NNW with a long period of 12 seconds. The energy jumps to 348 (moderate), and the water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is about normal for this time of year. This is the one to circle. The long period will make for clean, well-shaped waves, especially since Sidi Ifni is a beach and reef setup. The optimum swell direction is NW, so the NNW is a good match. This is the best on offer.

Tuesday the 8th morning is also a solid call, with glassy wind and a 5ft NNW swell, boosting energy up to 369. It’s a little bigger, but still clean. Wednesday the 9th morning pushes up to 6ft, with glassy wind and energy hitting 476 – that’s starting to get into moderate-strong territory. For a beginner spot, this might be a bit much for the less experienced, but for those who can handle it, it’s a good session.

As we head into the second week, things get a bit hit and miss. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th have marginal conditions with cross-onshore winds, but the swell stays around 5ft to 6ft. Not great, but not terrible. Saturday the 12th morning is a glassy gem, with a 5ft NNW swell, and the energy at 308 – worth a look if you can get out early.

From Sunday the 13th onward, it’s a slow fade. The swell drops, the winds get messy, and by the time we hit the 18th and 19th, we’re looking at tiny, choppy waves with energy down in the 50s to 60s. That’s weak. The 19th, in particular, has a 1ft swell from the NW with a 16 mph cross-onshore wind – that’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

So, to wrap it up: don’t bother with the first couple of days. The standout is Monday the 7th morning, with that glassy, long-period groundswell. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th mornings are also good, but keep an eye on the size if you’re a beginner. The rest is a mix of average and poor, with a long flat spell at the end. Forecasts can always change, so keep checking back.

Rusty.

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