Ristorante or La Toscana Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here.

Honestly, I’ve got to level with you. I’ve scanned the next two and a bit weeks for the region around Ristorante or La Toscana, and there’s just nothing doing. The surf window is a flat spell all the way through to the end of the month. There are no quality waves on the menu, no days where you’d want to paddle out. We’re looking at a proper blank run here.

The first recommendation for any surf doesn't even pop up until the 26th of August, and even then, it’s not something you’d race out for. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing from now until then. That’s a real dry spell, and for this area, it does happen. When it goes flat, it can go flat for a week or two at a time.

We do see a pulse of energy building through the 26th, with the combined swell energy hitting 238 units (moderate) in the morning and then jumping up to 419 units (strong) by the afternoon. But don’t get too excited. The swell that comes with it is only 5ft out of the WSW, which is the same direction as the wind that’s blowing. The wind is onshore and cross-on, so it’s going to be chopped up and messy. There might be a wave, but it’s going to be a battle, not a pleasure. For a reef break like this, that west swell direction also isn't ideal.

The water temp is a big story though, at least for the first session we looked at. It’s 85°F, which is 6° warmer than the long-term average for this time of year. That’s way more than just a warm patch; that’s a proper marine heatwave. You won’t need a wetsuit, just a rashie, and you’ll probably be wanting a cool drink afterwards.

After that little pulse on the 26th, it fades away again. By the 28th, we’re back down to tiny 0.3ft dribbles, with energy readings of 2 and then 1. The weekend after that is just flat-out nothing. The swell windows are empty, and the energy readings are at zero. It’s a total write-off.

So, what’s the call? If you’re a kiter, the 26th might look interesting with that 5ft swell and a solid cross-on breeze. But for us paddle surfers, there is no good surf in the 16-day window. It’s a time to get the skis tuned, do some maintenance on your board, or just catch up with mates on the beach. It tends not to stay this poor for long, but this run is looking stubbornly flat. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, this is a solid week-and-a-half of no surf. Keep an eye on it, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.

Rusty.

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