Sidi Ifni Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let's have a look at what Sidi Ifni’s got cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, for the first week, it’s a bit of a struggle. The swell’s there, but it’s not coming together right. The wind’s mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the wave comment is just “poor surf conditions” for most of it. You’ll be looking at a lot of choppy, messy lines. The swell energy is moderate, but it just doesn’t have that clean push.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Sunday the 23rd. We get a clean offshore wind from the NW blowing straight onto the break, and the swell bumps up a bit. It’s still only a marginal call, but that offshore wind is a big deal – it’ll clean up the 4ft swell from the NNW. The period is a decent 10 seconds, so there’s some shape there. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first chance you’ll get for a proper surf. Be aware this spot can see a crowd sometimes.

After that, we slide back into a few more days of poor conditions. The swell hangs around but the wind just won’t play ball.

Then we get to the real standout. Mark your calendar for the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September. That’s the one. The report literally says “expect good surf conditions.” The wind is glassy – dead calm – which is as good as it gets for clean faces. You’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the NNW, so it’s got some power behind it, and the combined energy is strong. The period is 8 seconds, which is standard for a wind swell, so it won’t have the long, drawn-out lines of a groundswell, but with that glassy surface and decent size, it’ll be a fun, punchy session. This is a beginner-friendly spot, and 7ft is the top end for that, so it’s doable for learners but better for the intermediate crew.

The Wednesday morning (2nd September) after that also looks promising, with a similar 7ft swell from NNW and light cross-onshore wind. The energy is even stronger, but that wind direction is a notch down from the glassy conditions of Tuesday. That Tuesday morning session is the clear winner.

Keep an eye on the water temp; it’s sitting at 71°F which is about normal for this time of year.

Alright, that’s the story. A slow start, a little window on the 23rd, and then a clear, beautiful morning to aim for on the 1st of September.

Rusty.

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