Algajola Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the outlook for Algajola over the next 16 days is a tough one. We’ve got a real flat spell on our hands, and the few small pulses of swell that show up are barely worth a mention. The water’s sitting at a very warm 83°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so if you’re just after a swim, it’s beautiful, but for surfing? It’s a struggle.

The first week is almost a total write-off. From Saturday 1st August right through to Thursday 7th August, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell with heights mostly under 2ft, short periods around 4 to 7 seconds, and combined wave energy barely reaching 30 – that’s weak energy. The wind is often cross or cross-on, messing up what little wave there is, and the conditions are consistently described as “poor surf conditions.” There’s a few glassy moments early Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th, but with almost no swell (0.7ft or less), it’s just flat and clean. Not worth paddling out.

Then we hit Saturday 8th August. Now, this is the one bright spot in the whole outlook. Saturday morning brings a pulse of 3ft swell from the west, with a 6-second period, and combined energy of 60 – still weak, but it’s the best we’ll see. The wind is cross-off from the SSW, blowing at 9 mph, and the conditions are clean. The break is a beginner spot, inconsistent, and rarely breaks, so it’s a rare little window. Swell direction from the west matches the optimum from the southwest pretty well. It’s not a day for experts, but if you’re a beginner wanting a go on a tiny wave, Saturday morning is your only real chance. Crowds are rare here, so you might have it to yourself.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Sunday 9th through to Wednesday 12th August sees tiny swell again, with heights under 3ft, and the wind turning onshore or cross-onshore in the afternoons, chopping it up. The mornings are occasionally clean, but the swell is too small to do anything with. From Thursday 13th August to Friday 14th August, it’s a complete flat – zero swell, no energy at all. The weekend of Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August sees a tiny bump of 2ft to 2ft west swell, but the wind is strong and cross – 16 to 22 mph – making it a messy, lumpy affair. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one.

So, the honest truth? Out of the whole 16 days, Saturday morning 8th August is your standout. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only time the stars line up for a clean, small wave at Algajola. The rest of the time, it’s a flat, windy, or tiny mess. Stick to the beach or the pool, and check back later.

Rusty.

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