Fano Sassonia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me level with you straight up. I’ve been staring at the charts for Fano Sassonia and, honestly, it’s a tough run. There’s a massive gap at the start with no real surf to speak of, so we’re looking at a long, dry spell before anything even blips on the radar.

The first sign of anything rideable doesn’t show up until the morning of Sunday, August 9th. Even then, we’re talking about a tiny 2ft swell from the NNE with a short, weak period of 4 seconds. The energy is almost nothing (24). The wind is light from the WNW, which is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. But it’s an inconsistent break at a beginner spot, so you’d be fighting for knee-high slop. Don’t get your hopes up.

The next few days are a total bust. Monday the 10th, Tuesday the 11th, Wednesday the 12th, all the way through the middle of the month, the swell just flatlines. There are a few measly bumps of 0.7ft to 1ft, but with periods of 2 to 4 seconds and mostly poor wind, it’s not worth paddling out for. You’d be better off going for a swim.

We finally see a bit of a pulse building toward the end of the run. The morning of Saturday, August 22nd, the wind goes glassy with a light SW breeze, and there’s a tiny 1ft, 4-second swell from the NE. The combined energy is only 5, so it’s weak. But that glassy surface is a rare treat. It’s the only real window of clean conditions, but the swell is still just too small to get excited about.

Then, look at the afternoon of Saturday, August 22nd. That’s the only event that even gets close to being a standout. The swell jumps to 5ft from the NNE, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 199, which is solid moderate energy. The water is a warm 84°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. However, the wind is howling onshore from the ENE at 16 mph, and the report says "poor surf conditions." That combo of a decent-sized swell with a strong onshore wind will turn it into a messy, blown-out chop. For a beginner break, that’s a no-go. For you experienced guys, it’s a maybe, but you’d be fighting a battle. Honestly, with that wind and swell, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The rest of the run into the 22nd and beyond is just more of the same – flat or tiny, with poor wind.

So, the bottom line: there’s no real standout, no day to circle on the calendar. This is a long stretch of flatness for Fano Sassonia. The water is warm, but the surf just isn’t cooperating. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though; it can’t stay this quiet forever.

Rusty.

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