Circoletto (Rome) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a long window ahead, but I’m not gonna lie to you—it’s gonna be a tough few weeks for anyone looking to get wet around here.

The next 16 days are looking pretty grim for any decent surf. There’s a big gap of nothingness right from the start. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 11th of August, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about. We’re looking at a stretch of over a week with barely a ripple worth paddling for.

The only spot that pops up at all is Circoletto (Rome). It’s an advanced-level beach and reef setup, but it’s inconsistent—meaning it doesn’t break often, so when it does, it’s a bit of an event. The crowds are also likely to be there, so don’t expect any solitude.

The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 84° with a 5° anomaly. That’s a solid three degrees above average, so it’s notably warm, which is a nice touch even if the waves aren’t.

Let’s run through the few flickers of hope. On Friday morning, 31st July, there’s a tiny 3 ft swell from the NW with a short period of 5 seconds and weak energy (37). The wind is light offshore from the NNE, so it’s clean, but the swell is just too small and weak. It’s a poor surf day.

We then hit a complete dead zone. From Saturday the 1st of August right through to Monday the 10th of August, the wave energy is practically zero. There are some glassy mornings and light offshore winds, but with no swell to speak of, it’s flat. You’d be better off swimming.

The only slight glimmer comes on Tuesday morning, 11th of August. We get a 3 ft swell from the west, with a 6-second period and moderate energy (40). The wind is offshore from the NE at 9 mph, so the surface will be clean. It’s the best we’re going to see in this whole window, but it’s still small and short-period. For a spot that’s better with a longer period groundswell, this is a bit of a tease. It’s not a standout by any stretch, just the least poor option.

The rest of the fortnight is a write-off—tiny scraps of swell and onshore winds making a mess of things. Honestly, for a setup like this with a beach and reef mix, when the swell is that weak and the wind is onshore, it’s more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Hang in there, flatties. It’s a rough run, but it won’t stay this way forever. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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