Playa Varesse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the local stretch. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, and for the next couple of days, it’s pretty flat and messy. The first real chance to get wet comes in on Monday morning, the 10th of August. That’s when we start seeing some size and shape coming into the picture.

Playa Varesse is the only break in the game here. Monday morning the 10th, we’ve got a 6ft swell pushing in from the south with a 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate (806). The wind is gentle and cross-off, keeping things reasonably clean. It’s a beginner-friendly spot and fairly exposed, so the swell gets in, but that 6ft might be a bit much for total beginners. It’s a solid, rideable option. Later that afternoon, the swell builds to 8ft from the SSE, with a 12-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy (2452). The wind shifts to a moderate breeze cross-off. For experienced surfers, this is the standout of the whole window. The longer period will give you better-shaped waves and more energy, but at 8ft it’s getting into expert territory at this break. Crowds can show up sometimes, so expect company.

Tuesday morning the 11th is still good, with 6ft from the SSE and an 11-second period (844). The wind is off and glassy – almost dead calm at 5 km/h from the west. That’s a major positive; the surf will be clean as a whistle. The score drops a notch in the afternoon as the wind turns cross-on and the swell eases slightly.

From Wednesday the 12th through the rest of the week, the surf goes downhill. The wind turns onshore or cross-shore, the swell drops, and the energy falls off. By the weekend of the 15th and 16th, it’s mostly small and choppy. Sunday morning the 16th offers a glassy 3ft, but it’s from the ENE with only a 6-second period, so it’s weak and short – just a knee-high dribble.

There’s a bit of a lull through the middle of the week, but things start to look up again on Sunday the 23rd. That morning we’ve got 5ft from the ENE with an 8-second period (471). The wind is light and cross-off, so the surface should be clean. It’s not the powerhouse of the 10th, but it’s a decent, surfable option for a Sunday session.

Water temperature is a notable 51°F, which is 4° warmer than average for this time of year. That’s a real bonus – you’ll need a decent suit, but it’s not as brutal as it could be.

So, the best on offer: definitely the Monday the 10th afternoon session, with that 8ft, 12-second groundswell and clean cross-off wind. Tuesday morning the 11th is the close second, for the glassy, clean conditions and still solid size. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too far out to get excited about.

Stay safe, keep an eye on that Monday window, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

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