Il Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the long-range look for your local stretch. Let’s be real with each other – it’s a pretty grim outlook for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a lot of flat days and onshore junk, but there is one little window that might just save the run.

The only spot on the radar is Il Sale, a reef break that’s fairly exposed and needs a clean SW swell. For the first week and a half, it’s mostly a write-off. We’ve got a pulse of swell on the 22nd, hitting 8 ft with a period of 8 seconds from the west-southwest, but that’s coming with a strong 19 mph onshore wind – that’s going to be a washing machine, not a wave. The combined energy hits 1261 (moderate to strong), but it’s useless in those conditions; honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Then it goes flat for days, with a big gap from the 24th through the 31st where there’s barely a ripple. The water temp on the 21st morning is 82°, which is over 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, and you’ll feel it.

The only real stand-out, and I mean the only one worth circling on the calendar, is the morning of Wednesday, September 2nd. We’ve got a 5 ft swell from the WSW, period of 8 seconds, and the wind is glassy with a slight southerly air. The combined energy is 274 (moderate), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the one. It’s not a monster, but it’ll be clean and rideable on that reef. The afternoon swings back onshore, so it’s a short window. The morning of September 3rd also has a clean 4 ft from the same direction, but the energy drops to 93 (weak), so it’s a pretty ordinary backup.

Honestly, for a spot that’s “fairly consistent,” this is a brutal run. It tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, you’re looking at a whole lot of waiting. September 2nd morning is your best and only shot.

- Rusty

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