Albenga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good hard look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks around here. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim picture for the most part. We’ve got a long stretch ahead with barely a puff of energy worth paddling for.

The finder is pretty much empty. There’s a 16-day window, but it’s mostly a blank run. From now through the end of the month, the swell is either non-existent or just plain weak. You’ll see a lot of zeros for that combined energy, and when we do get a reading, it’s rarely breaking past double digits – weak energy (57) at best. That’s not going to get anyone out of bed.

Let’s talk about the only spot we’ve got to work with: Albenga (river) . This is an inconsistent little river-setup that rarely sees a proper pulse, and this forecast proves it. The water temp is running at a very unusual 83°, which is far warmer than normal for this time of year – you won’t need a thick suit, that’s for sure.

Now, if you’re desperate for a slide, the only window that even looks like it might offer a breath of life is Saturday morning, 28 July. We’ll see a clean, small wave push from the southeast with a swell height of 3 ft and a combined swell energy of 26 – still weak, but it’s the most we get. The wind will be light and cross-offshore from the NNW, keeping the surface clean. It’s beginner-friendly at that size, and with the break being inconsistent, you might have it to yourself, though the crowds are listed as "sometimes."

The following Tuesday afternoon, 28 July shows a similar 3 ft south-easterly swell, but the wind swings cross-on, so it won’t be as tidy. The energy bumps up to (55), but it’s still a marginal offering at best.

Other than that, it’s a whole lot of nothing. Days, and days, and days of flat calm or tiny wind chop. Glassy mornings on the 26th and 31st of July might look pretty, but there’s no groundswell to ride – just a pathetic 0.6 ft or 0.3 ft of slop.

Keep your expectations on the floor. This area tends to go through quiet spells, and this is one of them. Forecasts can change, but right now, save your petrol.

Rusty.

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