Alassio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break it down in feet.

I’ll be honest, the next couple of weeks look dead. There's a whole lot of nothing and some tiny, choppy scraps that aren't worth your time. The only thing even close to a session is one small window, but keep your expectations in check.

The first week, from August 22nd all the way through the morning of the 29th, is a complete blank. We're talking no swell to speak of, and most afternoons are a mess with onshore breezes. A few mornings look clean with light offshore air, but there's no groundswell to push anything through. The water is sitting at about 83°F, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year.

Then, on Saturday morning, August 29th, we finally get a little bump at Alassio. A small SSW swell creeps in around 3ft with a 7-second period. The combined swell energy is weak at only (72), so don't expect any power. The wind, though, is set to be light offshore from the WNW, which is a major positive as it will keep the surface glassy and clean. The swell direction is a bit off from this break's ideal S direction, so the waves might be a bit soft and crumbly, but it’s the only clean option in the whole forecast.

That's it. After that Saturday morning, it's back to a dry spell of tiny, wind-affected slop right through to September 6th. Some mornings will look clean again with light northerlies, but with zero swell, there’s just nothing to ride.

If you’re really jonesing for a surf, your one shot is that Saturday morning (August 29th). Go early, as it’s a small, inconsistent day at a spot that can get a few people in the water. Don't expect much of a wave. For the rest of us, it's a good excuse to do something else. The forecast could change, but for now, the lineup is going to be empty for a reason.

Rusty.

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