Capo Marina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down the same story but in feet and miles.

First up, we're looking at Capo Marina, a tricky reef setup that needs a very specific kind of swell to get going. Honestly, for the first week and a half, it's a tough watch. The combined swell energy is tiny, mostly reading under 100 (weak), and we're looking at flat spells or tiny, weak waves. From the 2nd through to the 13th, the surf is either non-existent or so small it's not worth paddling out for. There are a few glassy mornings, like on the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th, and clean offshore breezes on the 8th, 10th, 12th, and 13th, but they're all falling on flat or tiny swell. It's a real dry spell.

Now, there's a flicker of life on the morning of the 15th of August. We get a bit of a spike, with a 3.6 ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a period of 7 seconds, pushing the combined energy into the moderate range at 102. The wind is glassy out of the NE, which is fantastic for this spot. It'll be clean, but for a high-performance reef that's best for advanced surfers, that swell size is pretty small and inconsistent. It's surfable, but it's not going to have much push.

Then, on the morning of the 17th of August, we see the best chance of the entire outlook. A 3.3 ft SW swell with an 8-second period brings combined energy up to 127 (moderate). The wind is a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. This is the standout. The conditions will be clean, and the swell direction is right in the sweet spot for Capo Marina, which loves a SSW swell. It's a small day, but for this inconsistent reef, it's the only real opportunity to get a couple of decent, clean ones. Just keep in mind, this spot rarely breaks, so it's a big deal when it lines up, and it's an advanced wave when it does.

So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. The only real glimmer is the morning of the 17th of August. That's your best bet.

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