Il Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’re looking at a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks, so let’s be real about it.

First off, the only spot on the radar is Il Sale, a advanced reef break. We’re starting with nothing. There’s no surf to speak of from now until the morning of Saturday, July 25th. That’s a solid, frustrating gap. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so if you’re just floating around, it’s nice, but for surfing, it’s a write-off.

The only real chance we get is on the morning of Saturday, July 25th. It’s a long way off, so keep that in mind. The conditions look promising at that point. We’re looking at a good 6ft swell from the WSW with a 7-second period, and the combined energy (289) is moderate, so there’s some push. The wind is forecast to be glassy, dead calm, so the sets should be clean. The swell direction is SW, which is the optimum for this reef, so it’s lining up. However, it’s a risk of thunderstorms, so keep an eye on the sky. Because the swell is just over 5ft, this is getting into the territory where it’s not for beginners. It’s an advanced break anyway, so that’s fine. The period is a touch short, but for a reef setup, it should still offer a decent shape. The crowd factor is listed as “often,” so expect company.

After that Saturday morning window, the wind turns onshore and the swell drops, so it’s a very short-lived window. The rest of the period is flat or junk.

The outlook is grim for paddle surfing. For the most part, the wind is strong and onshore, particularly on the afternoons, and the wave heights are tiny. Given the lack of decent surf, the afternoon of Saturday, July 25th, with strong onshore wind and a 5ft swell, might actually be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Stay patient, and keep your eyes on the 25th.

Rusty.

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