
Surf Forecasts:
Viareggio - Royal surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SW swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Viareggio - Royal this week:
The surf forecast for Viareggio - Royal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Viareggio - Royal in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Viareggio - Royal over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s doing for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple for days on end. The good news is that when there’s a pulse, the water is something else. The water temp is sitting at a toasty 82°F at the start, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, feels like a bath.
The standout window, if you can call it that, is the Saturday 18th July morning session at Viareggio - Royal. It’s not much, but it’s the best we’ve got. You’ll find a tiny 3ft swell from the SW, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is weak (54). The reason this gets a mention is the glassy conditions – zero wind, dead calm, which will make that little bit of swell look as clean as a whistle. It’s an exposed beach, so it’s inconsistent and rarely breaks properly, but if you’re a beginner, that’s your window. The crowds are likely to be around, but with this little swell, it won’t be packed.
The Sunday 19th July morning is also worth a mention. Same tiny 3ft SW swell, but with a light offshore breeze from the East. It’ll be clean, but again, very weak energy (56).
After that, it’s a desert. From Monday 20th July right through to the end of the month, we’re looking at waves that are either non-existent or too small to bother with. There’s a few mornings with tiny 0.3ft to 1ft bumps and offshore winds, but honestly, you’re just chasing shadows. The 30th and 31st of July have a tiny 1ft pulse from the S, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and messy.
Forget the afternoons – they’re all onshore and poor. This is a period where the forecast can change, but right now, it looks like a blank run for the area. If you’re desperate for a paddle, aim for that Saturday 18th morning glass-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | W 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 69 | 46 | 56 | 26 | 8 | 25 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | off | on | off | cross-off | on | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:51PM0.36m | 11:41AM0.24m | 00:33AM0.35m | 12:28PM0.23m | 1:14AM0.33m | 1:20PM0.22m | 1:53AM0.30m | 2:19PM0.21m | 2:35AM0.27m | 3:31PM0.21m | 3:21AM0.25m | 4:57PM0.21m | 4:19AM0.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:01PM-0.01m | 6:16AM0.07m | 5:43PM0.01m | 7:02AM0.07m | 6:25PM0.03m | 7:48AM0.08m | 7:09PM0.07m | 8:34AM0.09m | 7:58PM0.10m | 9:24AM0.09m | 9:01PM0.13m | 10:18AM0.09m | 10:27PM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 10 | 46 | 46 | 56 | 26 | 8 | 25 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | 44 | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1580 | 1468 | 1350 | 1646 | 1471 | 0 | 1639 | 0 | 0 | 1149 | 165 | 116 | 1040 | 922 | 597 | 1040 | 395 | 195 | 1040 | 799 |
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Information about the Viareggio - Royal Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Viareggio - Royal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Viareggio - Royal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Viareggio - Royal surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Viareggio - Royal) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Viareggio - Royal may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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