Sidi Ifni Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down the next two weeks for Sidi Ifni.

Right off the bat, it's a bit of a slow start. The water is sitting at 69°F which is about average for this time of year, so that's one thing on your side. The first couple of days are pretty ordinary with a weak 4ft swell from the NNW and a short period that just doesn't have much push. The combined energy is only 169, so it's weak. The wind is calm and glassy on Sunday morning, but the waves are so small and weak, there's not much to get excited about.

We're looking at a long stretch of poor conditions here. From Sunday afternoon all the way through to Thursday afternoon, the wind is a problem. Most days feature a cross or cross-onshore breeze, and the swell stays small with a short period. The swell does build a little, but the wind messes it up. It's a tough run.

Now, there is a glimmer. Friday, the 14th of August, the morning session is looking like the best we've got in this whole outlook. The swell is a solid 6ft from the NNW, with a moderate combined energy of 428. The period is still short at 8 seconds, but the real kicker is the glassy wind. That offshore breeze will clean it right up, making for some fun, smooth waves. This is a beginner-friendly spot, and with the glassy conditions, it should be a great morning for a paddle.

The rest of the fortnight is a bit of a mixed bag. After that Friday morning, we're back to cross-onshore winds and marginal conditions. There are a few other mornings with a bit of swell, but the wind is never quite right. The final week stays pretty similar, with onshore winds and short-period swell. Nothing really stands out as a must-surf session.

So, to sum it up: the first two weeks are a slow grind. The best window is the morning of Friday, 14th August, with clean, glassy conditions and a fun-sizable swell. Mark it on your calendar, but don't expect much else.

Rusty.

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