Surf Forecasts:
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s take a look at what Ahtopol’s got lined up for us.
Well, I gotta be straight with you—this forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window starting from the 13th of September, and honestly, there’s not a single day with any decent swell on the cards. The combined energy is a flat zero for the whole period, so we’re talking about a total blank run. That’s rough for this exposed point break, which usually needs some east in the swell to show its best face.
Ahtopol itself is a point break that’s rated for intermediates, but it’s inconsistent even in good times. With no swell at all, the line-up is going to be flat as a pancake. For the first week, winds are mostly cross or onshore, so even if there was a ripple, it’d be messy. The second week doesn’t offer any hope either—we’re looking at glassy mornings and clean offshore breezes on the 26th and 27th of September, which would be perfect if there was any wave to ride, but there just isn’t.
This is just the way it goes sometimes for this area. It’s not a spot that pumps on a schedule, and a dry spell like this is more normal than you’d hope. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it tends not to stay poor forever, but for now, leave the board at home.
That’s the truth of it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:42AM0.09m | 4:35PM0.08m | 5:19AM0.09m | 4:57PM0.08m | 5:56AM0.08m | 5:12PM0.07m | 6:39AM0.07m | 5:26PM0.06m | 7:42AM0.07m | 5:29PM0.06m | 9:37AM0.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:25PM0.01m | 10:44AM0.02m | 10:51PM0.01m | 11:17AM0.03m | 11:17PM0.01m | 11:49AM0.04m | 11:48PM0.02m | 12:26PM0.04m | 00:19AM0.02m | 1:20PM0.05m | 00:58AM0.03m | 2:25AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 7:23 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2366 | 701 | 2391 | 701 | 844 | 2003 | 1143 | 941 | 2685 | 788 | 739 | 709 | 739 | 739 | 829 | 1212 | 810 | 1253 | 1212 |
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The above surf forecast table for Ahtopol provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ahtopol can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ahtopol surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ahtopol) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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Ahtopol is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of Carevo. If you plan a holiday in Bulgaria - Black Sea, look for hotels and other accommodation in Carevo. Carevo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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