Capo Marina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for us over the next 16 days. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a very quiet stretch for our region. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any real swell to get excited about. The first few days are flat, and it’s not until we get a fair way into the period that we see a tiny pulse of energy.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Saturday, August 9th, but even then it’s a marginal call. A small swell finally shows up, but the wind is messy. The better of the two sessions that weekend is the Sunday morning, August 10th. That’s our best bet, and honestly, it’s the only standout in the whole outlook.

Let’s start from the beginning. From August 1st right through to the morning of August 9th, it’s a long, flat, and mostly glassy run. The wave energy is basically zero, with the combined energy of all swells rarely reaching double digits (maxing out at 15). It’s a tough stretch for any paddler. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.

The first sign of life is on the afternoon of Saturday, August 9th. We get a weak 4 ft SSW swell, but it’s coming from the wrong direction, and the wind is straight onshore from the SE at 9 mph. The energy is low (125), and the forecast is for poor surf conditions. It’s not worth paddling out for.

The session to target is the Monday morning, August 10th. At Capo Marina (a reef break for advanced surfers only), we get a cleaner window. The wind swings to a light offshore from the N at 9 mph, which is a major positive. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the SSW with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 64. This is a very inconsistent spot, so it’s notable that it’s even showing a pulse. Expect the best shape on the reef, though the short period means it won’t have much punch. It’s an advanced wave, so if you’re not comfortable on a tricky reef, give it a miss. Crowds are possible here.

After that, the swell fades fast. The rest of the week from August 11th onward is back to tiny, weak leftovers and flat spells. The afternoon of Tuesday, August 12th has a glassy moment, but with only 0.7 ft on offer, it’s too small to ride. The forecast dries up completely by the weekend of August 16th.

So, to sum it up: one decent morning in the whole 16 days. If you’re an experienced surfer, set your alarm for August 10th. For everyone else, it’s a beach day. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the afternoon of the 9th.

Rusty.

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