Albenga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook for the next couple of weeks is a tough one. We’ve got a real flat spell on the horizon, so don’t expect much. It’s one of those periods where you might be better off doing something else.

Looking at the whole picture, the surf is practically non-existent. There are long gaps with zero swell energy. From the 17th of July right through to the 24th, you’re looking at days with nothing, and even the days that show a little bump are tiny.

The only break we’ve got to talk about is Albenga (Liguria) , a river mouth setup that’s pretty inconsistent. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with the swell this small, even that’s a stretch. The water temperature is sitting around 81°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – you won’t need a wetsuit, that's for sure.

For the first half of the week, there’s just a whisper of swell. On the morning of the 14th, we see a tiny 0.3ft swell from the SE with a period of only 4 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 2, so it’s barely a ripple. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride.

Things don’t improve much. On the 15th and 16th, we get a 1ft to 1ft swell from the SSW, but the period is still short, between 5 and 6 seconds, and the energy is pathetic – only 7 at best. You might see a glassy morning on the 16th and 19th, which is a beautiful thing to look at, but the waves just aren’t there.

After the 20th, it’s a complete wasteland. From the 21st all the way through to the 29th, we see long stretches of zero swell energy. A few pockets of tiny 0.3ft to 0.7ft swell pop up, like on the 25th and 26th, but the energy is bottom-of-the-barrel stuff (1 to 3). It’s just not worth paddling out for.

If you’re really desperate, the morning of the 29th might be your best shot. It's far out, but we see a 1ft swell from the south, period 4 seconds, energy of 3. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be clean as a whistle, but you’re still looking at ankle-biters.

Honestly, there’s nothing here to get excited about. This is a blank run that feels pretty normal for this area right now. Don't hold your breath. The forecasts might change, but as it stands, leave the boards in the car.

Rusty.

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