Alassio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next 16 days are looking pretty bleak for any real surf. We’re starting with a solid gap of no surf to speak of, and honestly, it’s a tough stretch.

Right off the bat, Friday, July 31st, we’ve got nothing. Tiny little 0.7 ft to 0.3 ft windswell from the SSW with a short period of 4 seconds. The combined energy is practically non-existent at just 2 (weak). It’s a poor surf situation. The water is sitting at a very unusual 82°, which is a massive 7° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s freakishly warm, but it won’t make up for the flatness.

Saturday, the 1st of August, is the closest we get to a glimmer of hope. The morning brings a glassy surface with a tiny 1 ft swell from the SSW, period of 6 seconds, and combined energy of just 12 (weak). It’s still flat, poor surf. The afternoon gets a cross-on breeze and even smaller waves.

From Sunday, August 2nd, all the way through to the 14th, it’s a long, dry run. We’re looking at flat, glassy conditions with zero swell energy. The wind is light and variable, mostly offshore or cross-off in the mornings, but with no waves to clean up, it’s just a pretty-looking lake. There’s a brief, tiny blip of 1.0 ft to 1 ft again on the 7th and 8th of August, but combined energy is still just 14 (weak) at best. It’s not worth paddling out for.

The only spot on the cards is Alassio. It’s an exposed, inconsistent beginner break that only works with a Southerly optimum swell. We’re getting a tiny bit of SSW swell, but it’s not enough to make it break. The best call is to wait for a better forecast. The crowds are described as “sometimes” here, but with no surf, they won’t be an issue.

This is a real blank run for the area. It’s not unusual for Alassio to go through these quiet patches in the summer. The forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.

Rusty.

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