Capo Marina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you what's going on with the local surf outlook for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it's a tough stretch. The forecast shows a whole lot of flat, weak energy with the wave energy barely registering. We’re looking at a long period of nothing really happening. The first real sign of life doesn't pop up until the 17th of August, so get ready for a solid week plus of waiting.

Capo Marina is our only spot on the radar, and it's an inconsistent advanced reef break that needs a very specific SSW swell to work. For the first week, it's a total bust. The energy is basically zero, with the combined swell energy reading at 0 or single digits. You'll see some tiny 0.7ft swells with short periods, but the charts are calling it "poor surf conditions" and I'm not about to argue. The winds are light, sometimes glassy or offshore, which is a tease because the swell just isn't there.

Finally, on the morning of Monday the 17th of August, there's a pulse. The swell bumps up to 1ft from the SSW, with a period of 5 seconds. The energy jumps to 8, which is still weak, but it's something. The wind is a clean cross-off from the N at 9 mph. The standout moment, the best of the whole outlook, is the afternoon of that same day. We get a glassy 2ft swell from the S with a period of 5 seconds and the energy at 14. This is the most promising slot. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so a 3/2 wetsuit with boots will be the call.

There's a few other small bumps later in the week, like the 21st of August morning with a 1ft SSW swell (9-second period) and a moderate cross-off breeze, pushing energy up to 27 - still weak, but the best direction. The 20th of August afternoon also offers a glassy 1ft, but the period is shorter.

The truth is, for a shallow, inconsistent reef that needs a specific swell direction, this setup is a long shot. The waves are tiny, the period is short, and it's only for advanced surfers. If you're a beginner, stay away. If you're a local charger, you'd be looking for that Monday 17th window or the 21st, but don't expect much. The long spell of flatness is pretty normal for this spot. It tends not to stay this poor forever, but for now, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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