Playa Varesse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get straight into it. The next 16 days have a bit of a slow start, but there’s definitely some promise hidden in there if you’re patient. The first few days are pretty lackluster, so don’t get too hyped just yet.

The window kicks off on the 6th with nothing worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a small, weak, choppy combo with light rain. Energy is weak (36), and it’s just not doing anything for us.

The 7th and 8th stay pretty flat and unimpressive. There’s a bit of a pulse on Friday morning with 4ft at 6 seconds, but it’s pretty average and the wind is only moderate. Saturday is even smaller and weaker, though on Saturday afternoon a long-period 10-second swell starts to think about showing up. But it’s still small and the energy is weak.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. Tiny surf with fresh winds, not worth your time. Monday the 10th picks up a little – the morning is still poor, but by the afternoon we see 5ft at 9 seconds with the energy starting to build (584). Still, it’s marginal, with a question mark over the tides.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 11th is your first real standout. Playa Varesse (Varese) is looking at some clean conditions early with a light offshore breeze and a solid 5ft of south swell at 10 seconds. The energy is pumping at 774, and the forecast is pointing to some proper surf. This is the first day that feels genuinely good.

That sets the tone for a solid run. Wednesday the 12th stays clean with 4ft waves in the morning, though the energy backs off a bit. But Thursday the 13th? That’s the gem of this whole window. A glassy Thursday morning with a 5ft, 13-second groundswell from the south-southeast. The energy is strong at 736, and with the period that long, it’s going to have some proper push. This is the one to circle in the calendar. It’s a standout for sure.

After that, the swell drops off and the winds turn onshore. From Friday the 14th through Sunday the 16th, we’ve got a real lull – small, weak surf and onshore winds. It’s a dead stretch for a few days.

Then Monday the 17th throws a bit of a curveball. The swell jumps up to 6ft but the period is short and the wind is cross-shore, making it messy. That size is getting into the “not for beginners” territory, and the quality is poor. This setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle crowd.

The last week picks back up nicely though. Tuesday the 18th is another good one – clean, light offshore winds, 4ft at 11 seconds. But the true final standout is Wednesday the 19th. You’re looking at 6ft of south-southeast swell with long, clean rides in the morning thanks to light cross-offshore winds. The energy is solid at 600, and it’s a big, clean day for the more experienced crew. Afternoon turns a bit rougher with rain, so get your fill early.

Thursday the 20th is still fun, 4ft with clean conditions, but the size has backed off. Friday the 21st closes the window out with small, glassy but gutless surf.

So, bottom line – the first few days are a bust. The standout mornings are the 11th and definitely the 13th, with the 19th as another classic. The rest is either too small, too messy, or just average. Be patient, pick your windows, and you’ll get some good ones.

Rusty

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