Surf Forecasts:
Sidi Ifni surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NNW swell with 394 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sidi Ifni in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sidi Ifni over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, honest look at what’s coming our way at Sidi Ifni over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – the start of this outlook is a real struggle. We’ve got a whole week of weak, short-period NW windswell and hardly a sniff of clean conditions.
The First Week – A Write-Off
From Monday the 17th right through to Sunday the 23rd of August, it’s grim. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, with periods stuck at a miserable 8 seconds or less. The wave energy is weak, and every single session is marked by poor surf conditions. The wind is constantly cross or cross-onshore, messing up any chance of a clean face. Honestly, there isn’t a single surfable moment in that first week. Leave the boards in the car and go for a hike.
The Second Week – A Flicker of Hope
Things start to get a little more interesting as we head into the end of August and the start of September. From Saturday the 29th onwards, the swell finally pushes up above 7ft, and the period stretches to a more respectable 8 to 9 seconds. The energy jumps significantly, so there's some proper power in the water.
Sunday the 30th of August is the standout. We’re looking at a solid 8ft swell from the NNW, with a 9-second period. That’s a lot of water moving. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is forecast to be light cross-onshore from the WSW. It won't be perfection, but it’ll be the most juice we’ve seen all outlook. At that size, Sidi Ifni is definitely not for beginners, it's steep and punchy, so only experienced surfers should paddle out.
The Late Push – Stronger Still
The very end of the run, around Monday the 1st of September, still has some push with 5ft to 6ft swell and a bit more period (9–10 seconds). The wind tries to swing more onshore from the NW, which will put a bit of a chop on it, but the energy is still there. It’s a step down from the 30th, but it’s still more than we had for the first nine days.
Overall Verdict
Look, the first week is a total bust. No two ways about it. But hold on for that last weekend of August and the start of September. Sunday the 30th of August is your best bet – solid groundswell and the most size we’ll see, even if the wind isn't perfect. It’s not a classic, but it’s a window. The water is 70° which is bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Stay patient, lads.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 221 | 180 | 147 | 116 | 113 | 112 | 87 | 85 | 87 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 85 | 80 | 198 | 344 | 307 | 243 | 295 | 166 | 163 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:41PM2.99m | 5:59AM2.94m | 6:21PM2.82m | 6:37AM2.78m | 7:05PM2.65m | 7:21AM2.61m | 7:59PM2.48m | 8:16AM2.46m | 9:10PM2.37m | 9:30AM2.37m | 10:37PM2.36m | 10:55AM2.39m | 11:53PM2.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:31AM0.89m | 11:46PM0.97m | 12:07PM1.01m | 00:22AM1.16m | 12:47PM1.16m | 1:04AM1.34m | 1:36PM1.30m | 1:59AM1.51m | 2:45PM1.42m | 3:24AM1.62m | 4:17PM1.45m | 5:02AM1.61m | 5:38PM1.37m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 221 | 180 | 147 | 116 | 113 | 112 | 87 | 85 | 87 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 85 | 80 | 198 | 344 | 307 | 243 | 295 | 166 | 163 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 6 | WNW 8 | NNW 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 11 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 20 | 32 | 14 | 29 | 63 | 83 | 9 | 57 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 13 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | N 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 18 | 16 | — | — | 20 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 325 | 42 | 94 | 325 | 88 | 0 | 571 | 42 | 51 | 551 | 94 | 88 | 551 | 88 | 77 | 367 | 88 | 88 | 551 | 88 |
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