Sidi Ifni Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Sidi Ifni over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, things are looking a bit flat and messy. The first few days are a write-off with weak, short-period swell and cross-on winds making a mess of things. The combined energy is weak, sitting around 298 (moderate) on Monday morning, but the 5 ft swell from the NNW with a short 8-second period is just not going to offer much. Things don't improve into Tuesday or Wednesday either, with the swell bumping up to 7 ft on Tuesday morning but the energy (567) is still moderate and the wind is on or cross-on, leaving the surf in poor shape. The water temperature is 69°F, which is about normal for this time of year.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday morning, 3rd September. The swell drops to 5 ft from the NNW, period is still short at 8 seconds, but the wind goes glassy. That's a big tick for clean conditions. The combined energy (299) is still moderate, but with the wind off the land, Sidi Ifni will be looking a whole lot better. It's a beginner-friendly beach and reef setup, so these conditions should be fun for a paddle.

After that, the surf drops away again. Friday and Saturday are tiny, with the swell plunging to 3 ft and the energy bottoming out at 88 (weak). Sunday keeps the small stuff but has a glassy morning, so you could get a few knee-high runners if you're desperate.

Now, into the second week, things get interesting. On Monday morning, 7th September, we get a glassy morning with a 3 ft swell from the NNW, but this time the period stretches out to 12 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, and combined energy (315) is moderate. This is a standout for clean, lined-up waves, though the long period might make it a bit tricky at the beach break – it could be better on the reef. Then Tuesday morning, 8th September, is also glassy, with a 3 ft, 13-second swell from the NW, energy (305) moderate. Another great option for a clean session.

The real standout, though, is shaping up for Thursday morning, 10th September. The forecast shows 6 ft of swell from the NNW, with an 8-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy (368) is moderate, and with the wind off the land, Sidi Ifni will be clean and have some push. That's the best day on offer, hands down. It's still a beginner-friendly size, so it's a solid call for a fun morning.

Later in the second week, the swell drops off again, but keep an eye on Tuesday morning, 15th September. It's a long-range call, so take it with a grain of salt, but the forecast shows 4 ft swell from the NNW with a very long 16-second period, and combined energy (1008) is strong. The wind is light cross-on, though, so it might not be perfect, but that's a lot of energy in the water.

Overall, the best bet is Thursday morning, 10th September, with 6 ft of glassy, clean swell. Monday and Tuesday mornings of the 7th and 8th are also solid picks. The rest of the period is a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some good windows.

Rusty.

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