Circoletto (Rome) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a seat. Rusty here. Let’s talk about the waves, or the lack of them, around Circoletto for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The long-range models are showing a whole lot of nothing for the next 16 days. We’re looking at a serious flat spell, with the first week being almost completely devoid of any real swell. You’ll see a few tiny bumps, but nothing that will get you out of bed. The energy readings are almost all in the weak range, with values mostly below 50, and the periods are short, under 7 seconds, which means weak, close-outy stuff at best.

The best of what we have is a couple of small windows. On the morning of Tuesday the 12th, there’s a slight bump of 2ft from the NW with a clean, light offshore breeze. It’s not much, but it’s the cleanest the place will look for days. Then, there’s a more interesting pulse arriving on Tuesday the 18th. The swell is still small, around 2.3ft, but the period stretches to 5 seconds and the energy jumps to 45. The wind is glassy in the morning, which is a major plus. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best shape we’re likely to see. It’s an inconsistent spot, so don’t expect a crowded lineup, but you might have it to yourself.

The long-range stuff for the following week, around the 21st, shows a little more consistent energy, but the wind is a problem. A strong SW wind in the afternoon will trash it. The morning of the 21st has a clean, offshore breeze and a 2.3ft WSW swell, but the period is still short. It’s promising, but at that range, I wouldn’t be banking on it just yet.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. All in all, this is a period for getting other things done. The setup here is poor for a surf, and with such weak, short-period swell and increasing onshore winds, it might actually look more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. Keep the board in the car, but don't hold your breath.

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