Levanto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Levanto. This is a spot that really needs the right set-up – it’s an advanced, inconsistent break that’s exposed to the southwest, and it needs a good clean window to fire. The water’s sitting at a very unusual 83°, which is almost 7° warmer than normal for this time of year, so don’t expect that typical cool water feel.

The next few days are pretty much a write-off. We’ve got some small, weak swell on Friday afternoon but it’s mixed with a risk of thunderstorms and a bumpy onshore wind, so it’s not worth paddling out. Saturday the 22nd morning is the first real glimmer – a clean 6 ft SW groundswell with glassy conditions and light southerly airs. That combined swell energy is moderate at 345, and while it’s not huge, it’ll offer a few proper lines for a skilled crew. The crowd factor here can be there sometimes, so you might not have it totally alone. But by afternoon the wind swings onshore and it’s back to poor conditions. Sunday and Monday see the swell drop away fast – by Monday morning you’re looking at tiny 0.3 ft leftovers and offshore winds, but basically nothing worth suiting up for. That quiet spell runs almost a full week.

The next highlight is a real standout, but you’ve got to wait for it. Friday the 28th morning, a serious pulse of SW swell is forecast to hit – 12 ft at 8 seconds, with combined energy screaming at 1392 (that’s very strong). The problem is that’s way too big for Levanto. The guidance says it’s predicted to be too big for this break, so unless you’re an absolute expert looking at a rare, extreme session with the right tide, this is more of a spectacle than a go. That afternoon the wind is fresh cross-onshore and lumpy, so it’s a miss. Saturday the 29th morning is a much better bet – 5 ft SW groundswell with clean offshore NNE winds at 6 mph. Energy is a moderate 358. That’s a solid, manageable size for Levanto, and the conditions should be clean. That’s your best window in the whole outlook – but if you want to push it, Saturday the 5th of September morning has a glassy 5 ft SW swell with very light winds, energy at 237. That’s nearly two weeks out, so call it promising but less certain.

Outside of those two mornings, there’s not much to get excited about. The swell dries up again after the big pulse, and late August into early September is mostly tiny or wind-affected leftovers.

The bottom line: if you’re at Levanto, circle Saturday the 29th morning as your go. That’s clean, shoulder-high SW swell with light offshore winds. The Saturday the 5th of September morning is a longer-range backup that looks glassy and clean too, but keep an eye on it. Otherwise, the board stays in the bag.

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