
Surf Forecasts:
Viareggio - Royal surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 5s period, SW swell with 7 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Viareggio - Royal this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Viareggio - Royal in the next 16 days are 0.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Viareggio - Royal over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, this time in the old measurements.
Honestly, it’s a rough stretch ahead. For the next couple of weeks, there’s almost nothing happening at Viareggio - Royal. The swell is virtually dead. From Wednesday the 12th of August right through the 20th, it’s flat. Day after day of glassy mornings, but zero waves to ride.
We get a tiny pulse around Friday the 21st of August – about 5 feet of swell out of the SW, 8-second period, combined wave energy hitting 282 (moderate). The problem is that it’s coming with onshore wind at 12 mph and “poor surf conditions,” so it’s going to be choppy and not worth it. The 22nd and 23rd stay messy.
Then we finally see a couple of highlights, but these are over a week out so keep that in mind. Tuesday morning the 25th of August could be the one. Royal showing nearly 6 feet of SW swell with a 7-second period, and combined energy of 534 (very strong). The morning wind is glassy – just a light air from the SSE, which is a big win for clean surface conditions. The swell direction (SW) is what this spot likes. It’s a bit much for beginners, but for anyone with experience, that glassy morning is the best window in the whole outlook.
Wednesday morning the 26th of August is another good one: around 6 feet out of the WSW, 7-second period, 513 combined energy (strong), with clean offshore breeze from the NE at 6 mph.
After that, it drops back to small stuff quickly.
So, in a nutshell: don’t bother until Tuesday the 25th of August. That Tuesday morning is the real standout – glassy, solid swell, lots of energy. Wednesday morning the 26th is another decent window. Water is much warmer than usual, hitting 84°F – that’s over 7° above average. But these are long-range calls, so keep your eyes peeled. The rest of the 16 days is either flat or ugly.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 |
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2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | off | cross-on | off | off | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:12AM0.26m | 10:04PM0.37m | 9:56AM0.26m | 10:42PM0.37m | 10:38AM0.26m | 11:19PM0.36m | 11:19AM0.26m | 11:53PM0.34m | 12:01PM0.25m | 00:25AM0.31m | 12:44PM0.24m | 00:57AM0.28m | 1:32PM0.23m | 1:30AM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:20PM-0.01m | 4:24AM0.06m | 4:01PM-0.01m | 5:03AM0.05m | 4:40PM-0.00m | 5:40AM0.05m | 5:18PM0.02m | 6:16AM0.06m | 5:56PM0.05m | 6:50AM0.07m | 6:36PM0.08m | 7:26AM0.08m | 7:20PM0.11m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | 17 | 15 |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | S 5 | S 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 916 | 1120 | 916 | 916 | 973 | 911 | 933 | 1252 | 957 | 911 | 973 | 911 | 911 | 966 | 916 | 532 | 1001 | 532 | 835 | 1358 | 741 |
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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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