Surf Forecasts:
Bogliasco surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SW swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bogliasco this week:
The surf forecast for Bogliasco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bogliasco in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bogliasco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on the local surf scene. I'm looking at the charts for the next couple of weeks and, honestly, it's a bit of a slow burn. There are a few moments of hope, so let's get into it.
The first real chance for anything decent arrives on Friday afternoon, the 21st of August. I know we've been staring at flat, choppy slop all week, but Friday afternoon flips the script. The swell bumps up to 5 ft out of the southwest, and the real kicker is the wind – it goes glassy. For a spot like Bogliasco, that’s prime. So there won't be a bump on the water; just clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy hits 267, which is serious enough to get you hooting. Now, a heads up for you beginners, 5 ft is getting up there, so maybe watch from the beach first. The water is sitting at a very unusual 84°, which is much warmer than you’d expect for this time of year. That's your standout session in a fairly quiet period.
After that, it's a frustrating run of small, onshore junk from Saturday through most of the following week. We're looking at a whole lot of nothing burgers with a side of risk of thunderstorms. The swell dips below 3 ft, and the wind is messy.
Now, looking way out to the start of September – the 1st and 2nd. A new little pulse of southeast swell tries to show up. Swell heights are only around 2 ft, so it's micro stuff, but the wind is clean, offshore, and glassy. If you are desperate for a paddle, this might give you a few tiny, clean peelers on the sandbar, but don't expect much. The energy is very weak.
So to sum it up, if you want a wave, your best bet is to pencil in Friday afternoon, the 21st of August, when the southwest swell and glassy conditions at Bogliasco come together. Everything else is a long wait for small, clean dribbles.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 43 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 42 | 57 | 87 | 220 | 66 | 21 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 234 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:24PM0.22m | 1:23AM0.23m | 2:26PM0.21m | 2:02AM0.21m | 3:54PM0.20m | 3:03AM0.19m | 5:41PM0.21m | 6:55PM0.23m | 6:12AM0.19m | 7:42PM0.25m | 7:07AM0.20m | 8:18PM0.27m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:12PM0.10m | 7:59AM0.08m | 8:09PM0.13m | 8:51AM0.09m | 9:49PM0.15m | 10:08AM0.10m | 11:59PM0.15m | 11:33AM0.09m | 1:15AM0.14m | 12:37PM0.08m | 1:58AM0.12m | 1:23PM0.06m | 2:31AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 43 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 27 | 46 | — | 220 | 66 | 21 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 234 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SW 4 | SW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 30 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | S 8 | SW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | — | — | SE 2 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | SSW 5 | N 3 |
| kJ | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | 18 | — | 42 | 57 | 87 | 17 | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 238 | 191 | 191 | 1028 | 851 | 82 | 1055 | 62 | 23 | 0 | 7 | 202 | 828 | 117 | 343 | 817 | 277 | 277 | 110 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bogliasco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bogliasco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bogliasco surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Bogliasco) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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