Acque-Calde (Savona) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the Savona region over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a long, flat spell. The first bit of surf worth even looking at doesn’t show up until Saturday morning, July 11th, and even then, it’s just a tiny 0.4m (1ft) of weak SE swell with a period of only 4 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 4, so don’t expect much push. The wind is offshore though, from the NNW at 10 km/h (6 mph), so it’ll be clean. But honestly, for a beginner, this is barely a ripple. The water is a very unusual 26°C (79°F), which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.

We get a little more size on Saturday afternoon, with the swell bumping to 0.5m (2ft) from the SE, but the wind swings onshore, killing the quality. Sunday morning offers similar 0.4m (1ft) conditions with clean offshore winds again, but it’s still tiny. The energy remains weak, only hitting 5 in the morning and 18 in the afternoon on Saturday.

The pattern continues through the next week – tiny little pulses of 0.2m (0.7ft) to 0.4m (1ft), mostly from the S or SSE, with short periods of 4 to 6 seconds. The best windows are on Monday, July 13th and Tuesday, July 14th mornings, where you’ll get clean 0.2m (0.7ft) and 0.1m (0.3ft) waves respectively, thanks to offshore NW winds. But this is micro-surf, only for the most dedicated longboarder or a complete beginner wanting to learn in a safe, clean environment.

Wednesday, July 15th morning is glassy with a 0.1m (0.3ft) S swell, but it’s barely a breath. After that, we hit another dead zone. From Thursday, July 16th all the way through to Monday, July 20th, there’s virtually nothing. A few days show zero swell, and the energy is 0.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday, July 21st morning. We get a 0.4m (1ft) S swell with a period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is 12, which is still weak, but the wind is glassy – completely calm. It’ll be a clean, tiny, longboard session.

Wednesday, July 23rd morning is the standout of the whole forecast. We see a 0.7m (2ft) S swell with a period of 6 seconds, pushing the combined energy to 35 – the highest we’ll see. The wind is light and cross-shore from the NE at 5 km/h (3 mph), so it’s clean. This is the best chance for a little fun, but it’s still a small, short-period swell, so the waves will be quick and a bit crumbly. It’s a good option for beginners and longboarders, but for experts, it’s a flat day.

The very last day, Friday, July 24th morning, offers a 0.5m (2ft) S swell with a clean offshore wind, but the energy is only 15. It’s another small window.

Overall, this is a tough outlook. There’s a solid 4-day gap with no surf in the middle of the period, and the only real standout is the 0.7m (2ft) swell on the 23rd. For this area, a blank run like this is more normal than not. The water is about 26°C (79°F), which is much warmer than usual for the time of year.

Keep your expectations low, and don’t drive out of your way. If you’re desperate, the mornings with offshore winds are your only chance for a clean paddle, even if the waves are tiny.

Rusty.

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