Playa Varesse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's happening for the Varese coast over the next couple of weeks.

We're looking at a slow start, but there's a couple of real gems to wait for.

First off, Wednesday morning (August 26th) is a total washout. There's a solid 6 ft swell from the SE, but it's getting destroyed by a 25 km/h cross-onshore wind. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 50°, but that's the only bright spot. The combined energy is a strong 1397, but it's all for nothing. Don't even bother.

The first real chance comes on Thursday morning (August 27th). The swell has dropped to a much friendlier 4 ft from the SE, but the wind is the key. We've got a clean 10 km/h cross-offshore breeze from the West. It's a small, clean day, and the combined energy is a moderate 362. The best of the early action is likely at Playa Varesse. It's a beginner-friendly spot, consistent, and that offshore wind will make it smooth as butter. The SE swell matches the break's exposure, and the wind is light and clean. It's not a big day, but it's a fun one.

Friday morning (August 28th) is tiny, with a 2 ft E swell, but it's absolutely glassy. The combined energy drops to 134. It's barely a wave, but if you've got a log, that's your moment. Friday afternoon turns into a poor cross-onshore mess.

From Saturday (August 29th) through to Tuesday (September 1st), the surf is small, weak, and inconsistent. The combined energy is mostly in the 30-60 range, which is weak. The winds are mixed, but there's just not enough swell to do anything with.

We get a little pulse on Thursday morning (September 3rd) with a 2 ft S swell, but the wind is clean. The combined energy bumps up to 130. It's a surfable wave, but very ordinary.

Now, the real standout window is a week and a half away. On Saturday morning (September 5th), we have a classic setup. It's a 2 ft S swell, but the period is a very nice 11 seconds, and the wind is dead glassy. The combined energy is a solid 329. This is a real gem. The offshore wind at Playa Varesse will make it look like a dream. The crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have a few friends out, but it's a small, clean wave that's perfect for a longboard.

The afternoon of the 5th sees a bigger 3 ft SSE swell, but the wind shifts onshore and ruins it.

The absolute best of the entire forecast is the following Wednesday morning (September 9th). We have a solid 7 ft S swell with a period of 11 seconds, combined with a strong 20 km/h offshore wind from the WSW. The combined energy is a massive 1936. This is powerful, clean, and will be a proper wave. The 7 ft is getting into expert territory, especially for the beginners at Playa Varesse, but for the experienced crew, it's going to be pumping. The offshore wind will be holding the wave faces up perfectly. This is the one to mark on the calendar. Thursday morning (September 10th) is also worth a look with a 6 ft SSE swell, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit lumpy.

Rusty.

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