La Nartelle Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it's Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Unfortunately, I've got to be straight with you – this is a tough one. The forecast is looking pretty grim. We're staring down the barrel of a long, flat spell with next to nothing on offer. There's a solid gap of days with no real surf to speak of, so don't be holding your breath for a quick fix.

The only spot with any chance of a wave is La Nartelle, but even that's a long shot. It's a sheltered beginner's wave that's inconsistent at the best of times, and it's not going to be doing much. The water is a whopping 82°, which is far warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a bath out there.

The first sign of anything comes on Sunday, July 19th, with a tiny 0.3 ft SE swell, a period of 5 seconds, and a weak combined energy of just (1). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the south, so the surface will be clean, but it's barely a ripple. The next day, Monday the 20th, the morning is flat with a light cross-shore, and the afternoon struggles to a 1 ft E swell with a 3-second period. The wind is cross-onshore, so it's going to be a bit choppy and messy.

The story just repeats itself. Tuesday the 21st offers a 1.0 ft E swell, Wednesday the 22nd a 2 ft E swell, all with short periods and onshore or cross-onshore breezes. There's a tiny flicker on Friday, July 24th, in the afternoon, with a 4 ft E swell and a 6-second period, giving a combined energy of (72). The wind is onshore from the east at 12 mph, so it's going to be blown out. It's still not a recommendation, and it's small and weak.

After that, it's pretty much back to a flat, calm ocean for the rest of the period through to Monday, August 3rd. The entire 16-day window is a blank run. There's nothing special to highlight, no standout sessions. For a spot like this, it's a pretty normal situation – the Mediterranean can go quiet for long stretches. The wind does go glassy or light offshore on a few mornings, like July 29th and August 3rd, but without any swell to push through, it's just a flat calm.

Honestly, this setup looks more like a kite surfer's daydream than a paddle surfer's reality. If you're desperate for a splash, the most promising window is the afternoon of July 24th, but even then, keep your expectations on the floor. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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