Capo Marina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening in the water. We’re looking at Capo Marina, a reef break that’s an advanced, inconsistent wave. It needs a specific swell direction to really work, and honestly, the next couple of weeks are a tough watch. The water is sitting at 78°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 5°F above average, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Wednesday, July 22nd. That morning, we’ll see a clean 3 ft wave from the SSW, with a period of 6 seconds and the combined energy is a weak 45. It’s not big, it’s not long period, but it’s head and shoulders above the flat spell we’ve been looking at. The wind is cross-offshore from the north, so it should be clean. The problem is, it’s at Capo Marina, which is already inconsistent, so this is a real gamble. If you’re a seasoned local who knows the rock, it might be worth a paddle. The afternoon goes onshore, so don’t sleep in.

Before that, we have a long, long gap. From now right through to the morning of the 22nd, most of the entries are showing flat or near-flat conditions with zero energy. You’ll see a few tiny 0.7 ft to 1 ft bumps, but the energy is in the single digits, and the wave comments are all “poor surf conditions.” It’s a bleak run for a spot that’s already hard to catch. There’s a stretch of almost two weeks where there’s nothing to recommend.

The only other glimmer comes on Sunday, July 19th. We’ve got a 2 ft SSW swell in the morning, clean with a light cross-off wind, and the energy is up to 12. That’s still weak, but it’s the best of a bad bunch before the 22nd. The period is only 5 seconds, so it’ll be a bit soft and lumpy.

Forget the second week. The 23rd and 24th are back to tiny, weak leftovers. The 22nd is the standout, and it’s a very low bar. It’s a “maybe” for the experts only.

Rusty.

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