Circoletto (Rome) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's be real about this forecast for the Rome area. It’s a tough one.

Honestly, looking at the next two weeks, this is a real dry spell. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat or near-flat conditions with hardly any quality on offer. The water is sitting at a very warm 81° right now, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that's about the only highlight.

For the first week, from Tuesday the 14th right through to the end of the week, it’s basically a write-off. Wave heights are barely a ripple, mostly 0.7ft to 1.0ft from the south with a short, weak period of 4 to 5 seconds. The combined energy is pathetic, struggling to get into double digits (2 to 5). Winds are a mix of glassy mornings and then choppy, onshore afternoons. It’s poor surf, plain and simple. You’ll be better off doing something else.

There’s a bit of a gap of flat days from the 23rd to the 24th, with no surf at all.

It’s not until the second week, around the 25th and 26th, that we finally see a little bump. The only standout—if you can call it that—is a small pulse on the morning of Sunday the 26th. We’ll be looking at a tiny 2ft glassy wave from the south at Circoletto (Rome). The energy is still weak, sitting at 25, but it’s the best we’ve got. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be clean, but it’s an inconsistent spot and the swell is tiny. It’s not going to be special, but it’s the only window where you might get a few little rides. The afternoon turns onshore and messy.

Before that, the morning of Saturday the 25th has a tiny 1ft clean wave, and the 27th and 29th have some small, clean waves in the mornings, but nothing to get excited about. The swell direction is mostly from the south, which is not the optimum for this spot.

The takeaway here is that this is a long, blank run. Forecasts can change, but for now, unless you’re desperate for a paddle, don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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