Albenga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us around the Albenga area.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this forecast is a tough pill to swallow. We're looking at a long, dry spell of flatness right off the bat. From now, Monday the 13th of July, all the way through until late on Monday the 27th of July, there's basically nothing on offer. The swell is tiny – we're talking ankle-snappers at best, with combined energy barely registering (1 to 8 on the energy scale). The water is super warm, about 81°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's small comfort when there are no waves.

The first real flicker of hope shows up on the morning of Tuesday, the 28th of July. We get a pulse of SSW swell, all of 3 ft, with a short period of 6 seconds and moderate energy (66). The morning looks pretty clean with a light offshore wind from the N, so the river mouth at Albenga might actually have a few rideable, if bumpy, lines. You won't need a big board for this, and the crowds are only *sometimes* a problem here, so you might have some space. But be warned, this is an inconsistent spot, so don't expect a perfect sandbar.

Later on Tuesday afternoon, the swell tries to bump up to 4 ft from the SSW with energy hitting a moderate 153, but the wind swings onshore from the SE, making things choppy and marginal.

If you're looking for the one true standout in this bleak outlook, it has to be that Tuesday morning session on the 28th. The glassy conditions and that little bump of swell—while small—are as good as it gets in this window. Everything else in the 16-day run is a bust. Honestly, if you have a kite, the afternoon on the 28th with that onshore wind and a bit of bump might actually be more fun than paddling.

This is what happens here sometimes – a blank run of days with no swell. It tends not to stay poor for long, but for now, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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