Viareggio - Royal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good hard look at the Viareggio region for the next couple of weeks. I’m gonna be straight with you – it’s a long, flat wait before anything worth paddling out for shows up.

We’re looking at a real dry spell to kick things off. From Tuesday the 28th of July all the way through to Friday the 7th of August, there’s basically nothing on the cards. The combined swell energy is barely a whisper, often under 19 (weak energy), and the wave heights are just tiny little bumps. You’ll be looking at a lot of glassy mornings with no push, and afternoons getting messed up by a light onshore breeze. It’s a tough stretch, so if you’re itching to get wet, you might be better off with a longboard and a prayer.

The first real glimmer of hope arrives on Saturday the 8th of August. The morning at Viareggio - Royal is looking like the standout. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell from the southwest, and with a period of 7 seconds, it’s a short-period wind swell, but the energy jumps up to 242 (moderate wave energy). The real kicker is the wind – glassy, with a slight air from the east-northeast. That’s going to make for some clean, fun waves. The crowd factor is listed as “often,” so expect a few locals out, but it’s worth it. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit.

The afternoon of the 8th picks up a bit more size, hitting 6 ft from the same southwest direction, and the energy rockets to 562 (strong wave energy). That’s a step up in power, but the wind swings cross-onshore, which will put a bit of a bump on the face. It’s still surfable, but not as clean as the morning glass-off.

Sunday the 9th of August morning is another good window. The swell drops slightly to 5 ft, still from the southwest, period 8 seconds, energy at 211 (moderate wave energy). The wind is glassy again from the east. This is a solid morning session, but the afternoon turns onshore and messy.

Looking further out, Tuesday the 11th of August morning is a serious prospect. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the southwest with an 8-second period, and the combined energy hits 910 (strong to very strong wave energy). The wind is offshore from the east, which is perfect for cleaning up the waves. This is a bigger, more powerful day, and over 8 ft is expert territory, so 7 ft is a solid push for experienced surfers. The afternoon stays big at 7 ft but the onshore wind will chop it up. This is a promising one, but it’s still a week and a half out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Overall, the 8th and 11th of August mornings are the clear standouts. The rest is a long flat wait. Stay patient.

Rusty

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