Diano Marina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get straight into it. Looking at the whole 16-day window, it’s pretty bleak for Diano Marina. The ocean’s basically flat for the vast majority of this stretch, and the few pulses of swell we do see are tiny, short-period wind slop, not real surf. The water’s a balmy 82° with an anomaly pushing it nearly 11° warmer than usual for this time of year, which is insane, but it doesn't help us get any waves. The first real chance we see is around Tuesday, September 22nd, when the swell energy bumps up a bit, but it’s going to be a grind to get anything worth paddling for.

The opening days are a write-off. Wednesday morning has a tiny 2ft SSW swell, but it’s only 4 seconds of period and a cross-offshore wind, so the surface might look clean but the waves are just gutless. The energy reading is weak at 17. It’s the same story through the rest of the week. The wind switches around, but the swell just disappears. Thursday brings nothing, Friday has a clean 1ft SSE bump but it’s only 4 seconds and weak energy of 11. Weekend looks equally hopeless. We’re looking at a solid six-day stretch here with absolutely nothing on offer. This is one of those blank runs that’s pretty normal for the area this time of year, so don’t hold your breath but don’t despair either – things can change.

The only flicker of light comes mid-week, on Tuesday, September 22nd. The morning is tiny, but the afternoon shows a jump to 3ft of SE swell with a 6-second period from the S. The energy reading climbs to 44, which is still weak, but it’s the most we’ve seen all period. With light cross-onshore winds, the surface will be bumped up a little, so it’s not going to be pristine, but it might have a bit of push behind it. For a beginner to lower-intermediate surfer, Diano Marina (Liguria) might just be rideable, especially if you’re on a longboard or a foamie. It’s inconsistent at the best of times, but that Tuesday afternoon is your best bet, and even that is a low bar. Don't get too excited, but you could get a few soft, crumbly waves if you time it right.

After that, the next few days are back to near-nothing. Tiny 0.33ft leftovers with no energy or hope. The entire period is a poor outlook for paddle surfing. Honestly, with the swell this small and the winds occasionally onshore, if you’re desperate for water time, the setup might be better for a kite or a wing than a surfboard. But if you’re after honest-to-goodness waves, you’re better off finding another hobby for the next couple of weeks.

Rusty.

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