Circoletto (Rome) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, checkin’ in from the local stretch. Look, I’m gonna level with you – the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, and for the most part, it’s a pretty quiet period. We’ve got a long dry spell before anything gets interesting, so don’t get your hopes up for the immediate future.

The first real chance of a wave doesn’t pop up until Tuesday the 18th of August. Before that, we’re talking a solid 10-day gap with nothing but tiny, weak, and messy junk. From Friday the 7th right through to Monday the 17th, it’s all swell under 2ft, with periods of 3 to 6 seconds – just wind slop, really. The combined energy is mostly in the single digits, so there’s just no push. You’d be better off doing something else.

Now, finally, on Tuesday morning the 18th of August, we get a bit of life. Circoletto (Rome) wakes up with a clean 6ft swell from the west, with a 7-second period. The combined energy jumps right up to 615 (moderate wave energy), and the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s a rare treat, and it’ll mean absolutely clean, smooth conditions. The swell is just over the 5ft mark, so it’s not beginner territory, but it’s still a solid, surfable size for advanced crew. The only catch is this spot is a beach and reef setup, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect waves every 30 seconds. Also, onshore winds kick in by the afternoon, turning it sloppy. So the window is tight – Tuesday morning is your only real standout.

The rest of the week after that? Tuesday afternoon is blown out, and from Wednesday the 19th onward, it fades back to tiny, weak nothingness. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Bottom line: you’ve got a long wait, but that Tuesday morning glass-off session is the one to circle. It’s the only true highlight in the whole 16-day outlook. Keep your fingers crossed the forecasts hold.

Rusty.

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