Le Ruppione Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Le Ruppione. This is a tricky stretch ahead, so let’s break it down day by day.

We’re looking at a pretty quiet start for the first week and a half, with tiny to no surf. The real promise, and I mean the only thing worth getting excited about, is the pulse of swell that arrives on the 19th of August. That’s your standout window.

Right now through the morning of the 18th, it’s slim pickings. Most days you’ll see wave heights barely reaching 1 ft to 3 ft from the west-northwest, with weak combined swell energy (11 to 76). The 6th of August starts with a glassy morning but it’s only 1 ft – not worth paddling out. The 7th of August morning brings a little bump to 3 ft with clean conditions and slight air, but still very average. A consistent theme of small, poor quality surf stretches all the way through until the 17th. There are several days in there with zero swell and glassy conditions, so don’t expect much until we get to the good stuff.

Now, hang on for the 19th of August. Wednesday morning is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a 7.2 ft west-northwest swell rolling in, with a period of 9 seconds and strong combined energy of 596. The wind is offshore from the east-southeast, making for clean surf. For an exposed break like Le Ruppione that responds to a SW optimum, this W to WNW swell at this size is solid. This is the best on offer, but a word of caution: the afternoon of the 19th is forecast to hit 10 ft with a massive 1519 energy. That’s expert territory, way too big for beginners, and the onshore wind will make it a mess for paddling. If you’re an experienced surfer, get out there early on the 19th morning.

The 20th of August is still big, with 6.6 ft to 7.2 ft, but the wind turns onshore, so expect bumpy, poor conditions. The 21st of August morning sees the swell drop to 5 ft with clean offshore wind from the east-southeast. That’s a solid option for intermediate surfers, though still a good step down from the peak. Keep in mind, because this is a beach and reef setup, the longer period of 9 seconds on the 19th will shape up well but can get fat on the sandbar.

Crowds at Le Ruppione can show up at times, so be ready for company on those good windows. No standout has crowds listed as always, so it should remain manageable.

To sum it up: ignore the first 12 days – just not enough moving water. Set your alarm for the morning of the 19th of August, that’s the best session in this window. The morning of the 21st is a good backup for a cleaner ride at a smaller size.

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