Viareggio - Royal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what we've got coming up for Viareggio. Look, I'll level with you straight away – there's not a lot of heart-stopping swell in this 16-day window. We've got a long dry spell to kick things off.

For the first week, from July 30th right through to August 5th, it's flat. The only readings we get on these days are tiny dribble, mostly under 2 feet. The combined swell energy barely cracks a whisper, often sitting at just 1. There's no power, no push, and honestly, no point getting wet unless you want a float around.

Now, for the more dedicated among you, there is a glimmer. It takes its time, but around August 6th, we finally see some life. Thursday morning the 6th has a 2-foot SW swell creeping in with a period of 7 seconds and a combined energy of 40. It's still weak, and the conditions are only just surfable but very ordinary. The real pick of the first week comes on Sunday August 9th and Monday August 10th. Sunday morning we're looking at 3-foot SW swell with a period of 6 seconds. The wind is glassy from the east, which will make it clean, but the combined energy is only 52, so it won't have much punch. Monday morning the 10th sees a slight bump to 4-foot SW swell, a tick over into a longer 7-second period, and the combined energy finally hits the moderate range at 121. The morning wind is glassy again. This is the one to aim for if you're around. The waves will be small and a little slow, but at least the surface will be smooth.

After that, it fades again. A check on Tuesday the 11th morning shows 4 feet with an offshore easterly wind at 6 mph, which is a great sign for clean walls, but the swell energy is dropping. Then from the 12th onward, we're back into tiny, weak conditions, with the added threat of thunderstorms on the 12th, 13th, and 14th. The 14th is completely flat.

Realistically, with the swell sizes staying under 5 feet, it's never going to be too much for a beginner, but it's also never going to light the world on fire. The best chance for a surf with clean, glassy conditions is Monday the 10th of August at Royal. That 4-foot SW swell is the best on offer, and with the glassy morning conditions, it'll be the most pleasant session of the lot. Don't expect barrels, just expect to get a few long, slow lines to yourself before the afternoon onshores ruin it.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts. Things can change.

Rusty.

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