Capo Marina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Well, I gotta be straight with ya – this outlook for Capo Marina is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, small conditions with barely a ripple to get excited about for the next couple of weeks. There’s a big gap of nothing really rideable, so don’t get your hopes up for a quick fix.

The water is sitting at a very unusual 83° with a temperature anomaly of 6° warmer than normal – that’s way above average for this time of year. Feels like a bath.

Right now, starting Tuesday the 4th of August, it’s flat. Swell is a tiny 1.0 ft from the SSE with a weak period of 4 seconds. Combined energy is just 3 – that’s nothing. Wind is light and cross-onshore, making it look pretty ordinary. That sets the tone.

Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are even smaller, with glassy mornings but surf barely reaching 0.7 ft. You’d be better off going for a swim. Friday the 7th shows a tiny 1.0 ft swell from the SW with an 8-second period and light offshore wind in the morning, but energy is still only 10. It’s clean but not worth paddling out for.

The whole first week is a write-off – nothing above 1.0 ft, and mostly under 10 in combined energy. There’s a few mornings with clean conditions, but no wave to ride.

We roll into the second week, and it’s more of the same. From Monday the 10th through to Thursday the 13th, we’re seeing zero to 1.0 ft swells, mostly with cross-onshore or offshore winds. Still no power. The combined energy rarely cracks single digits.

Finally, on Saturday the 15th of August, we see a bit of a pulse. Morning brings a 2 ft swell from the S with a 6-second period, offshore wind from the north at 9 mph, and combined energy of 26. It’s clean but tiny. By afternoon, it’s cross-onshore and messy.

Sunday the 16th morning is the first time things get mildly interesting. A 2 ft swell from the SW, 7-second period, with light cross-offshore wind. Combined energy climbs to 46, and the report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s still small and weak, but at least it’s clean.

Monday the 17th morning is a bit better – 3 ft from the SSW, 7-second period, cross-offshore wind at 9 mph, and energy at 81. Still not great, but you could find a little knee-high runner if you’re desperate. Risk of thunderstorms though.

Now, here’s the standout. Wednesday the 19th of August. Morning brings a proper 6 ft swell from the SSW with an 8-second period, offshore wind from the ENE at 9 mph, and combined energy of 402 – that’s moderate energy finally. The afternoon is similar with 6 ft from the SW, offshore from the NNE at 6 mph, and energy of 450. That’s the best on offer, and the report says “expect good surf conditions.” It’s still only 6 ft, so it’s not huge, but with offshore wind and decent period, Capo Marina (reef) should have some clean, punchy lines. This is the one day to circle. Keep in mind this is over a week away, so the call is promising but not locked in.

So, if you’re hanging for a wave, Wednesday the 19th is your best shot. Before that, it’s a long dry spell. The reef needs swell, and it’s just not getting any. For the rest, you’re looking at flat, clean, and frustrating.

Rusty.

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