Playa Varesse Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.01° S 57.53° W

Playa Varesse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Varesse sea temperature is
10.1° C
1.7° 

Playa Varesse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Varesse surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSE swell with 2,499 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Varesse this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Varesse over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Varesse in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Varesse over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch here. I’m looking at Playa Varesse and, to be honest, the start of this run is a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got small waves and ordinary conditions to kick things off. The water temp’s about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday the 18th has a tiny bit of swell, around 2ft from the E with a period of 10 seconds. The morning’s a bit average with a cross-off wind, but the afternoon cleans right up with glassy conditions and a 2ft S swell. It’s not going to set the world on fire, but that afternoon glass-off might give you a few little fun ones if you’re desperate for a paddle. The combined wave energy is weak (117) so don’t expect much push.

Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th are pretty much a write-off. Swell drops right off to 1ft with barely any energy – we’re talking 15 to 33 on the energy scale. Forget it, not worth getting wet.

Friday the 21st sees a jump in size, but it’s junk. 5ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon from the S and SSE, but the period is short at 7 to 9 seconds, and we’ve got a strong cross-off wind. The energy picks up to 239 and then 513, but the conditions are poor. This is one of those days where the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly.

Now, Saturday the 22nd is your standout. After a tiny 0.3ft morning, the afternoon brings a solid 7ft S swell with a 10-second period and offshore wind from the SW. The combined energy jumps to a strong 848, and the forecast is for very good surf conditions. That’s the one to circle. It’s a bit punchy for beginners at that size (over 5ft), but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is clean, offshore, and has some proper power.

Sunday the 23rd keeps the size up – 7ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon from the SSE with a very long period of 13 seconds by the afternoon. That long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely here. The energy is a hefty 818 and then 1844, so there’s serious juice. The wind is cross-off, but the forecast mentions marginal conditions or questionable tides. Still, for experienced surfers, the Sunday afternoon session has real potential if you can work around the tide.

Monday the 24th sees the swell drop a bit to 6ft, but the wind swings cross-shore and then cross-onshore, so it gets choppy. The rest of the week into the end of August is a write-off. The swell gets smaller, and the winds are messy – cross-onshore or just too strong. From the 25th to the 31st, there’s a big dry spell with hardly any worthwhile surf.

Into the first week of September, Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd bring a bit more size (4ft to 5ft from the SSE) with a long period of 12 seconds, but the wind howls from the NE at 22 to 25 mph with a nasty cross-onshore component. The energy is strong (515 to 648), but the conditions are lumpy and messy. That’s one for the windsurfers, not for a clean paddle session.

So, to sum it up: the Saturday 22nd afternoon is your best bet – clean, offshore, 7ft from the S.
Sunday 23rd afternoon could also be a cracker if the tide plays ball – strong, long-period S swell. After that, it’s a long wait.

Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but right now, make the most of that weekend.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
22
Sunday
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Period (s)
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E
9
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.6
S
7
0.4
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
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8
1.5
S
6
1.4
SSE
7
1.7
S
9
1.8
S
11
0.1
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8
2
S
10
2.5
SSW
10
2
S
10
2.4
SSE
13
2.5
SSE
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
66
47
37
25
25
15
14
14
171
180
508
755
1
848
0
818
1844
2121
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
SSW
5
S
20
NW
15
NW
15
NW
25
NNW
15
WNW
30
SSW
35
S
25
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30
SSW
20
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20
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25
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25
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20
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High Tide
10:58PM1.51m
11:30AM1.21m
11:52PM1.35m
12:17PM1.25m
00:50AM1.21m
1:06PM1.27m
1:56AM1.08m
1:56PM1.29m
3:08AM1.00m
2:50PM1.31m
4:18AM0.95m
3:45PM1.33m
Low Tide
6:13AM0.43m
6:06PM0.51m
6:44AM0.54m
7:01PM0.52m
7:10AM0.63m
7:59PM0.52m
7:33AM0.70m
9:03PM0.53m
7:58AM0.75m
10:15PM0.52m
8:34AM0.78m
11:25PM0.50m
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Information about the Playa Varesse Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Varesse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Varesse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Varesse surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Varesse) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Varesse may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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