Playa Varesse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Playa Varesse over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, there’s a bit of a flat spell, so don’t bother paddling out for the first few days. The surf picks up on Thursday the 3rd, but it’s tiny. Thursday morning you’re looking at 2ft of east swell with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is a clean offshore from the west-southwest – that’s a gentle breeze, so the conditions will be clean. The wave energy is low at 61, so it’s only really something for a beginner to get a few soft ones. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The real standout comes in on Monday the 7th of September. That morning, we get a clean 5ft southeast swell, period of 10 seconds, with a light offshore west-southwest breeze at 6 mph. The combined energy hits 515, so moderate juice. That’s the best on offer, and it’s the only morning that’s worth chasing. The wave quality is good, and it’s clean as a whistle. Keep in mind though, it’s a beginner-friendly spot, so 5ft is right at the top end for less experienced surfers. The crowds can show up sometimes, so don’t expect solitude.

After that, it drops off again. Friday the 11th has some tiny 2.3ft east swell with offshore winds, but it’s small and weak. Then on Saturday the 12th, we get a pulse of 5.6ft south swell with a 12-second period – that’s long period groundswell, and the energy is 889, so strong. The wind is cross-off from the south-southwest, and it’s clean. That’s a promising option for more experienced surfers, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it. The long period means it might be better for a point or reef, but Playa Varesse is exposed. The rest of the second week is a mix of small, weak swells and onshore or cross winds, nothing to get excited about.

So, the truth is, there’s only one real standout: Monday morning, the 7th of September. Get out there early. The rest of the window is a waiting game.

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