
Surf Forecasts:
Sidi Ifni surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with 575 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sidi Ifni this week:
The surf forecast for Sidi Ifni over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sidi Ifni in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sidi Ifni over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 15 | NNW 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
78 | 82 | 158 | 164 | 153 | 168 | 167 | 174 | 427 | 321 | 357 | 575 | 498 | 368 | 406 | 288 | 220 | 196 | 226 | 191 | 163 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross | off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:03PM2.59m | 11:22AM2.61m | 00:15AM2.74m | 12:29PM2.79m | 1:08AM2.93m | 1:20PM2.97m | 1:51AM3.08m | 2:04PM3.12m | 2:29AM3.19m | 2:43PM3.22m | 3:05AM3.25m | 3:20PM3.25m | 3:39AM3.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM1.23m | 5:26AM1.40m | 5:57PM1.09m | 6:32AM1.22m | 6:55PM0.92m | 7:22AM1.04m | 7:41PM0.77m | 8:03AM0.87m | 8:21PM0.67m | 8:41AM0.75m | 8:57PM0.63m | 9:15AM0.69m | 9:31PM0.65m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 31 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 15 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
78 | 74 | 134 | 85 | 64 | 108 | 157 | 159 | 427 | 321 | 357 | 575 | 498 | 368 | 406 | 288 | 220 | 196 | 226 | 191 | 163 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | NW 10 | — | N 16 | N 14 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | WNW 10 |
27 | 12 | 158 | 164 | 153 | 168 | 167 | 174 | 163 | — | 46 | — | 5 | 4 | 12 | 50 | 107 | 86 | 77 | 64 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 16 | N 11 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 12 | N 13 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | N 10 |
26 | 2 | — | 33 | 23 | 76 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 14 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 325 | 0 | 0 | 365 | 0 | 0 | 367 | 0 | 88 | 367 | 88 | 88 | 551 | 88 | 42 | 551 | 88 | 0 | 365 | 0 |
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Information about the Sidi Ifni Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sidi Ifni provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sidi Ifni can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sidi Ifni surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Sidi Ifni) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Sidi Ifni may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Sidi Ifni is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Sidi-Ifni. If you plan a holiday in Southern Morocco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sidi-Ifni. Sidi-Ifni has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










