Fano Sassonia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's be real with you – this is a tough one. We're looking at the Fano Sassonia stretch for the next 16 days, and I gotta tell you, the surf cupboard is pretty much bare. There's a lot of flat spells and the few pulses that do show up are small, weak, and fighting against bad wind. It's a grim outlook, but that's the way it is sometimes around here.

The whole period kicks off with a tiny bit of hope, but it fades fast. Let's walk through it.

The first few days, from the 20th to the 22nd of July, are just not worth paddling out for. Monday the 20th has tiny swell (2ft to 3ft) from the NE with a short period of 5 seconds, and the wind is either cross-on or onshore. The wave energy is weak and the conditions are described as poor. Tuesday and Wednesday morning are a bit flat too.

Now, Wednesday morning the 22nd is the absolute best we’ve got. It’s not saying much, but we get a small pulse of 3ft from the NE, and crucially, the wind goes glassy. That’s a big deal. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 80°, about 3° above average for this time of year. You’ll be surfing in a bit of a warm bath. The waves are small, the combined energy is weak, but it’s the only window with truly clean conditions. Don't expect much, but if you're a beginner with a longboard, it might be a fun little session. Crowds are possible here.

After that, it’s a painful slide. From Thursday the 23rd right through to the 4th of August, the forecast is a wasteland. You’ll see the swell numbers drop to zero or near-zero for days on end. The 26th of July has a brief pulse of 3ft from the E with a period of 6 seconds, but the wind is a messy cross-shore, making it choppy and ugly. The energy is moderate but it’s a complete write-off.

The following week is even worse. From the 30th of July through to the 4th of August, we’re staring at blank days with zero swell. The wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, and the few readings of 0.7ft or 1ft are just wind chop. It’s as flat as it gets.

Honestly, if you’ve got a kite board, the afternoons with a fresh 18 mph onshore wind might be your only fun. For a surfboard, there’s nothing to recommend. The break is inconsistent and exposed to the ESE, but there’s just no swell to match it. The forecasts can change, but right now, this is a long dry spell.

Best bet? If you absolutely have to get wet, aim for the morning of the 22nd of July. Otherwise, save your energy.

Rusty.

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