Albenga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Well, I’m not gonna lie to you – the outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a real flat spell for the Albenga area. The first bit of surf that’s even worth mentioning doesn’t show up until Monday morning, August 31st, and even then, it’s barely a ripple. We’ve got a long stretch of very little to no energy through the first week, with a few days of total flatness, especially around the 2nd and 3rd of September. You’ll be staring at a glassy, empty ocean, which is nice for a swim, but not for surfing.

The pick of a very lean bunch – and I’m stretching here – is the river mouth at Albenga. The water is a remarkable 82°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, something like 9° above average. That’s a real treat. But the swell is tiny. On Monday morning, we’re looking at a 1ft southerly swell with a period of just 3 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 1, so there’s no power behind it. The wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 9 mph, so at least it’ll be clean. But honestly, the wave comment sums it up: “poor surf conditions.” It’s a beginner spot when it’s inconsistent, and it’s rarely breaking well. This isn’t the day.

The morning of Tuesday, September 1st, is the closest thing to a highlight. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the south, with a period of 5 seconds and a combined energy of 14. Still weak, but it’s the most energy we’ll see. The wind is a cross-off from the NNW at 9 mph, keeping the surface clean. It’s still tiny, but if you’ve got a log and you’re desperate, this is your best chance. The water temp is still that balmy 82°.

After that, it’s pretty much a dead zone. The 2nd of September is glassy and flat. The 3rd to the 6th sees tiny, short-period pulses of 0.7ft to 1ft, but nothing that will break properly. The wind stays light and mostly cross-off or clean in the mornings, which is about the only positive.

From the 7th of September right through to the 15th, we’ve got a massive gap. Day after day of zero swell and clean but flat conditions. We see a tiny 1ft NE swell on the afternoon of the 10th, but that’s a cross-on wind from the south at 12 mph, making it choppy and unappealing. The energy is only 4. The last day in the window, the 15th of September, offers a pathetic 0.3ft from the SE with a period of 7 seconds. It’s a clean morning, but that’s a lake, not a surf.

Bottom line: there’s no stand-out session here. The best call is Tuesday morning, September 1st, at Albenga for the cleanest of the tiny waves, but keep your expectations on the floor. It’s a rare poor run for this area, but it happens. Forecasts can change, so don’t lose hope entirely.

Rusty.

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