Surf Forecasts:
Sidi Ifni surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with 1,263 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sidi Ifni over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the surf in the Sidi Ifni area for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I'm not gonna lie to you, it's a bit of a slow start. The forecast is pretty grim from Wednesday the 22nd right through the end of July. We've got a consistent NNW swell running, but it’s coming in with a lot of cross-onshore wind, making things choppy and messy. The wave energy is moderate at best, with readings mostly in the 200 to 300 range (moderate) and even hitting 878 (moderate) on the 26th, but the wind just ruins the party. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a spring suit.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday the 30th. The morning session is looking glassy with an ESE wind of just 3 mph. The swell is a modest 5 ft from the NNW, but it’s clean. That’s your best bet for a paddle in the first week, but it’s still pretty ordinary.
Then, we finally get a proper window. On Saturday the 1st of August, the morning is looking like the standout of the whole run. The wind swings to a light SE cross-off at 3 mph, and the swell bumps up to 5 ft from the NNW. The combined energy is 295 (moderate), and the report is calling for good surf conditions. This is your session. It’s a beach and reef setup, so it’s one for the beginners and intermediates, but the clean conditions will make it fun for everyone.
After that, the wind goes a bit funky again, and we’re back to onshore and cross-onshore conditions for the start of August. The swell stays in the 5 to 6 ft range, but it’s not going to be pretty. The period stays short at 7-8 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit sectiony and bumpy. There’s a bit of a pulse on the 6th of August with the energy hitting 530 (moderate), but the wind is cross-on again, so it’s a case of what could have been.
So, the short story is: the first week and a half is a write-off for quality. If you’re desperate, the 30th of July morning is your only clean option. The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is the morning of Saturday the 1st of August. That’s where the stars align.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 318 | 237 | 259 | 318 | 283 | 427 | 449 | 452 | 800 | 719 | 676 | 1263 | 878 | 727 | 790 | 549 | 428 | 277 | 220 | 172 | 139 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:51PM2.49m | 9:11AM2.52m | 9:59PM2.43m | 10:17AM2.47m | 11:12PM2.44m | 11:24AM2.50m | 00:15AM2.52m | 12:24PM2.58m | 1:07AM2.64m | 1:14PM2.69m | 1:51AM2.77m | 1:57PM2.82m | 2:30AM2.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:41PM1.30m | 3:03AM1.46m | 3:47PM1.35m | 4:15AM1.53m | 4:57PM1.34m | 5:28AM1.52m | 6:01PM1.28m | 6:28AM1.44m | 6:53PM1.17m | 7:17AM1.34m | 7:37PM1.06m | 7:58AM1.23m | 8:16PM0.94m | ||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 318 | 237 | 259 | 318 | 283 | 427 | 449 | 452 | 800 | 719 | 676 | 1263 | 878 | 727 | 790 | 549 | 428 | 277 | 220 | 172 | 139 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
| kJ | 17 | 10 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 14 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 88 | 665 | 88 | 88 | 1620 | 88 | 88 | 666 | 88 | 88 | 120 | 88 | 88 | 666 | 88 | 88 | 551 | 88 | 88 | 551 | 42 |
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