Kastro Point (Parga) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me break down what we’ve got coming over the next 16 days for Kastro Point (Parga). It’s a real mixed bag, and if I’m being honest, we’ve got a long stretch of flat or poor conditions ahead.

The overall pattern is a bit of a bummer. We start with nothing worth paddling out for, and then there’s a long, quiet gap. For the first few days, from Wednesday 22 July right through to Saturday 26 July, the surf is either nonexistent or tiny and messy. You’re looking at weak, short-period ripples with cross-onshore or fresh cross-shore wind, making for choppy, lumpy conditions. The combined wave energy is in the single digits (1 to 2), so it’s barely a ripple. Don’t bother.

Then we get a lull. From Sunday 26 July afternoon through to Monday 27 July morning, there’s still nothing doing. But then, on Monday 27 July morning, we finally see a pulse. For that one morning, we get a 3 ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 7 seconds and a combined energy of 93. It’s surfable, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s a rare combo for this place, so if you’re keen, that Monday morning window is your best shot. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Monday 27 July afternoon through to Thursday 6 August, the forecast is all zeros, flat spells, or tiny, low-energy crud. The combined energy drops to zero or near-zero for days on end. There are days with glassy conditions, sure, but with no swell to push, it’s just flat calm. The spot is inconsistent at the best of times, and this stretch is a prime example. For a place like this, a blank run is pretty normal.

The standout highlight? Honestly, there’s only one. Monday 27 July morning. The swell is 3 ft from the WSW, which matches the optimum direction (SSW) pretty well for this exposed point. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s not a groundswell, but the glassy wind means it’ll be clean. The energy is moderate (93), so you’ll get something to work with. It’s not a big day, but for this location, it’s the best we’ll see. The crowds are likely, as it’s often busy here, but with this being the only real window, expect some company.

Anything over 5 ft is too big for beginners, and over 8 ft is for experts only. You won’t have to worry about that here – it’s small stuff.

So, to sum it up: get your skates on for Monday 27 July morning, because after that, it’s a long wait. The forecast can always change, but for now, it’s a short, sharp window.

Rusty.

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