Capo Marina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, it’s a lean start. We're looking at a long stretch of tiny, flat conditions through to mid-month. No real surf to speak of until we get past the 20th. The only spot that has any potential in this region is Capo Marina, a reef break that’s inconsistent and for advanced surfers only.

The water temp is sitting at 84°F which is a whopping 7°F warmer than average for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you’re in for a warm bath.

For the first week and a half, it’s a total write-off. The combined wave energy is basically zero or single digits, with wave heights barely cracking 0.3 feet and short periods of 4 to 6 seconds. Total doldrums. There's a little blip around the 21st of August where we see a 1 ft to 3 ft swell roll in, but with onshore wind it’s going to be a messy, choppy affair. That energy is still weak at 45 (moderate).

Now, the real interest starts building around the 22nd of August. We get a pulse of 7 ft swell from the SW with a period of 7 seconds, combined energy leaping to 677 (strong). That’s a serious jump, but the wind is cross-shore and cloudy, so it won’t be clean. The afternoon drops to 5 ft but gets messy with a 12 mph cross-breeze.

The standout period is the 24th of August (Monday). The morning is a gem: a clean 5 ft swell from the SE with 7-second period, combined with a strong 9 mph offshore wind from the north. That’s clean, glassy surf for the experts. The wave energy is sitting at a solid 330 (strong). That afternoon turns glassy, with the swell dropping to 4 ft but still holding a good energy of 242. That’s your best bet – clean and punchy for those who can handle it.

The week after, on the 26th of August (Wednesday), we see another spike of 7 ft from the SSW in the morning with a 7-second period and a cross-offshore wind, giving a strong 454 energy. That’s big and powerful, but remember: a reef break like Capo Marina for advanced surfers only at that size. The afternoon drops to 5 ft but the wind goes cross-on again, making it a bit sloppy.

For a beginner, this is not the stretch. Over 5 ft and definitely over 8 ft (though we don’t hit that), it’s expert territory anyway. The short period of 7 seconds means it won’t be the most shapey, but the reef should help the wave form.

In short: wait until the 24th of August for the cleanest, most powerful session. The 26th is also worth a look early. The rest? A lot of waiting for nothing.

Rusty.

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