Rocchette (Castiglioni della Pescaia) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook for Rocchette (Castiglioni della Pescaia) is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry stretch with barely a ripple worth talking about. The first solid recommendation doesn’t come until the morning of Sunday, August 2nd, and even then it’s a whisper.

Right from the get-go, the water is sitting at 83°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s seriously unusual – like bathwater, but unfortunately, that’s the only standout feature.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, offers the first hint of surf. It’s tiny, with a 0.7ft swell from the WNW, and the period is a short 5 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 3 (weak energy). The wind is light and offshore from the N, so the surface is clean, but it’s just not enough to get excited about. The afternoon gets worse, with a strong 16 mph cross-offshore wind from the NW and no rideable swell.

From Monday, August 3rd, right through to the morning of Monday, August 11th, it’s a dismal run. For over a week, every session is rated as poor surf conditions. You’ll see tiny 0.7ft to 1ft slop, mostly from the S or SSW, with pathetic periods of 3 to 5 seconds and combined energy values that never crack double digits. The wind is a mix of cross, cross-on, and onshore, with a few lighter moments, but the swell is just too weak to make any of it worthwhile.

The first real flicker of hope comes late in the game. On the morning of Tuesday, August 12th, we see a 1.0ft swell from the WNW with a better 7-second period, and the combined energy bumps up to 11 (still weak, but it’s something). The wind is light and cross-off from the NE, keeping it clean. It’s the best the whole period has to offer, but it’s still only for the most desperate soul.

The rest of the outlook, from the afternoon of August 12th through to Monday, August 17th, is more of the same – tiny, weak swells, or no swell at all. There is a 1.0ft SSW swell on the afternoon of the 17th, but with a 5-second period and 12 mph cross-off wind, it’s not calling anyone’s name.

Honestly, mate, this is a blank run. For a sandbar that’s fairly consistent, this is a quiet spell. The forecasts can change, but right now, the only thing on offer is a swim. For a break of this type, it’s pretty normal to have these flat, quiet periods. If you really need to paddle, the morning of August 12th is your best – and only – bet.

Rusty.

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