Playa Varesse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the local stretch at Playa Varesse.

First up, the water's sitting at 51° – a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, which is a nice little bonus if you’re in a wetsuit. But don’t get too excited just yet, because the start of the period is pretty grim. We’ve got a run of poor conditions kicking off Saturday the 12th. That morning sees a messy 7 ft SSE swell with a short, weak 8-second period and a strong 19 mph cross-shore wind. The combined wave energy is moderate (623), but the onshore chop is going to turn it into a lumpy mess. Afternoon cleans up a touch, but it’s still no good for a paddle. Sunday the 13th morning is the first half-decent look – a clean 4 ft SSE swell, period lifting to 11 seconds, and a light 6 mph offshore from the SW. That gets a nod for “good surf conditions,” but with the combined energy dropping to 356, it’s small and weak. After that, we hit a real dry spell. From Sunday afternoon right through to Saturday the 19th, there’s nothing worth your time – just tiny waves, bad wind, and poor quality. That’s a solid week of flat or blown-out junk.

The first real standout comes on Sunday the 20th. That morning, we get a clean, glassy 4 ft SSE groundswell with a nice 12-second period and a light 6 mph cross-offshore from the NW. Combined energy is a solid 438, so there’s some push in the water. It’s a beginner-friendly size, and the offshore wind will have the faces clean. This is your best bet in the whole outlook – a proper session if you’re keen. The afternoon fades to marginal with onshore tendencies, so get on it early.

After that, the rest of the run is pretty average. Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd are small and ordinary. Wednesday 23rd sees a bump in swell to 5 ft SSE, but with moderate cross-shore winds, the quality is poor and it looks too messy for an enjoyable paddle. Thursday 24th has a solid 5 ft SSE swell with a 13-second period and combined energy of 712, but again the wind is cross-offshore and it’s marked as marginal. That’s a powerful groundswell, so it could offer some grunty waves, but the conditions aren’t cooperating. For the rest of the second week into the 27th, it’s small, weak, and generally not worth dragging the board out for.

So, to sum it up: Sunday the 20th morning is the clear highlight – small, clean, and fun for all levels. Get on it. The rest of the window? Mostly a write-off.

Rusty.

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