Il Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Grab a seat. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Il Sale over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, looking at the whole run, it's a tough stretch. The water's sitting at a very unusual 84°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only thing working in our favour. The surf is scarce and small, and the conditions are often messy. We're staring down a long gap of mostly poor surf, with the first real glimmer of something not showing up until way down the track.

The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 18th morning has a tiny 3ft swell from the WSW with a short 7-second period, and the combined energy is a weak 90. Winds are light and offshore, making it clean, but the wave comment says it all: "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." The rating is a 1/10. After that, it's a string of days with very small waves, poor conditions, and zero scores. We’re looking at a solid 6-day gap with no real recommendations.

Saturday morning the 22nd sees a brief moment of calm with glassy conditions and a 2ft swell, but it’s from the WSW with a pathetic 6-second period and combined energy of just 44. It’s still a zero-rated day. The pattern continues through the end of August.

Now, there is one standout, but it's a long way off and it's only for the experts. On Friday the 28th of August, the swell finally shows some muscle. The morning brings a 8ft swell from the WSW, with a combined energy of 637 (that's strong energy). The period is still a short 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit junky. But the kicker is the wind: it's a fresh 19 mph onshore from the WSW. This is a full-on, onshore mess. The wave comment is "poor surf conditions" and the score is 0. The afternoon drops to 6ft but the wind stays strong onshore. This setup at a reef break with that much onshore wind looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It's too big and blown out for anyone but the most experienced.

The rest of the run into the first days of September is tiny, clean, and completely flat. The 30th of August has zero combined energy. Not a single wave. The whole 16-day window is a frustrating one for the paddle surfer.

So, in short, there's nothing worth chasing. The 28th of August has some size, but the wind ruins it. For the rest, you're better off checking the forecast again in a few days. Forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

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