Ristorante or La Toscana Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, grab a coffee and get comfortable, because the outlook for the next couple of weeks is… well, let's just say it's a test of patience. We're looking at a long, quiet stretch ahead, so don't be in a rush to wax up just yet.

It kicks off on Thursday the 27th of August at Ristorante or La Toscana (a reef break), and honestly, it's a bit of a non-starter. The water temperature is sitting at a very unusual 84°F, a full 6°F warmer than the average, so it's a bit like a warm bath. The swell is tiny, barely 1ft from the SE, with a period of just 2 seconds, so there's no energy in the water at all (combined energy of all swells directed here: 3). The wind is a light cross-off from the ESE, which keeps the surface clean, but there's just nothing to ride.

The whole of the first week, right through to the end of August, is a write-off. We see a mix of glassy mornings and cross-onshore afternoons, but the swell never gets above 2ft, and the periods are pitifully short. It's a total flat spell with no push.

We then roll into the first week of September, and it's more of the same. There's a glassy calm on the morning of the 1st, but the swell is barely a wobble at 1.0ft from the NW. By the 2nd, there's no swell at all. The 3rd offers a clean offshore wind from the NE, but the swell is only 0.7ft. It's just not happening.

The good news is that we finally see a glimmer of hope around the 8th of September. That Tuesday morning, the swell picks up to 4ft from the S, with a period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is still weak (66), but it's a step in the right direction. The wind is glassy from the E, so the surface will be clean. It's still just "surfable with very ordinary conditions," so it's a go-out-and-be-grateful-for-anything kind of session.

The 9th and 10th of September mornings are similar: 3ft to 4ft from the WSW and SW, with light cross-off winds from the E keeping the surface clean. The combined energy hits moderate levels on the 9th (113), so there's a bit more push. It's still not a standout, but it's the best we've got in this entire 16-day window. The long-range forecasts for these days are promising, but less certain.

After that, the energy drops right off again. The 11th of September sees a messy cross-shore wind from the SE at 16 mph and a tiny 1ft swell, which is more of a kitesurfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.

So, to be honest, the best on offer is the morning of the 8th, 9th, or 10th of September. If you're desperate for a paddle, those are your windows. It's a pretty barren run for this area, and it's a reminder that sometimes the forecast is just a quiet one.

Rusty

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