Il Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Il Sale over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next week and a half is a tough slog. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap with nothing but knee-slappers and flat spells. From now until the 18th of July, the swell is tiny, all under 1ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on. The water is a toasty 80°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s little comfort when you’re staring at a lake. The combined swell energy is a weak 12 (moderate energy) on the 14th, and then it just drops to near zero. You’re better off leaving the boards in the car.

Then, on the morning of Sunday the 19th of July, things finally wake up. The wind goes glassy, calm, and we get a pulse of 5ft swell from the west. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s a bit crumbly, but the combined energy climbs to 349 (moderate energy). It’s not perfect, but it’s the first real sign of life. The afternoon chops it up with a 12 mph cross-onshore, so that morning window is the one to chase.

The 20th is a write-off, but keep your eyes on Monday the 27th of July. That’s the standout. The morning brings a clean 6ft west-southwest swell with a period of 7 seconds, pushed by a smooth 9 mph offshore wind from the east-northeast. The combined energy hits 512 (strong wave energy), which is the biggest number we see. This is proper, powerful surf. It’s right on the edge of being too big for beginners, but if you’re experienced, this is the session. The afternoon gets cross-on, so the morning is the clear call.

The following morning, Tuesday the 28th of July, is still solid. A 6ft swell from the same direction, clean offshore wind, and energy at 342 (moderate energy). It’s a nice follow-up, but the 27th is the big dog.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag of tiny leftovers and onshore wind. The 26th of July has a risk of thunderstorms and a 4ft swell, but the wind is cross-shore and it’s messy.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The 19th of July is a brief tease. The real payoff is the morning of Monday the 27th of July. That’s the one to circle. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but the signs are good.

Rusty.

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