Buggerru Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight about it – we’re looking at a pretty grim run for Buggerru (Italy) over the next couple of weeks. The outlook is a long, dry spell with barely a ripple to get excited about.

Right now, into the start of July, we’ve got a major drought on our hands. The water is sitting at a warm 78°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only highlight. For the first ten days, we’re looking at nothing but tiny, weak slop. Wave heights are stuck between 0.3 ft and 2 ft, mostly from the NW, with periods so short (2 to 7 seconds) there’s no push behind them. The combined energy is laughable – mostly single-digit numbers (4 to 19), just barely a tickle. The winds are a mixed bag, mostly glassy or light in the mornings, but the swell just isn’t there. This is a classic blank run for the area; it happens, and forecasts can change, but right now it’s a washout for paddle surfing.

We’ve got a long gap of over a week with absolutely no surf recommendations. Around the 15th of July, we even see zeros for wave height. Not worth paddling out.

Then, finally, a tiny glimmer appears. On the 21st of July, Tuesday – that’s more than a week away – we see something worth noting. The morning and afternoon both show 4 ft of swell from the NW and NNW, with an 8-second period. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 269 and 217 (respectively). The wind is forecasted to be glassy both sessions. This is the standout of the entire 16-day window. For a break that’s notoriously inconsistent and picks up NW swell best, this is good news. Now, it’s a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not set in stone. It’s a beach/pier setup and crowds are likely here, so factor that in. Also, at 4 ft, it’s not too big for most surfers.

Before that, on the 17th of July, Friday morning, there’s a minor bump of 2 ft from the NW (7-second period, energy of 31), with cross-off winds from the E, making it clean. But it’s tiny, so don’t get your hopes up.

Given the consistent lack of size and quality, and the fact the wind can get strong onshore (WNW at 12 mph on the 12th), on those boomy days, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

That's the long and short of it. We’ve got one day to circle on the calendar – the 21st. Until then, don't bother.

Rusty.

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