Playa Varesse Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.01° S 57.53° W

Playa Varesse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Varesse sea temperature is
10.1° C
1.8° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with 735 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Varesse in the next 16 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 16th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 16th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 13th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the outlook for our little stretch of coast. We’ve got a quiet start, but a solid run of waves is shaping up for the end of the forecast period, so hang in there.

Right now, through the middle of August, it’s a bit of a write-off for quality surfing. The energy is weak to moderate, with the combined swell energy sitting around 868 (moderate) on Wednesday afternoon, but a cross-shore wind is making it messy. Thursday the 13th through to the start of the following week is basically a no-go. Winds are onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is small and weak – you’re looking at heights from 1.0ft to 5ft, with periods mostly under 11 seconds. It’s choppy, bumpy, and just not worth paddling out for. There’s a brief window on Sunday afternoon the 16th where a light offshore wind from the SW cleans up a tiny 3ft easterly swell, but it’s barely surfable and more for a gentle cruise than any real stoke. The water temp is sitting at 50°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re waiting for nothing.

Then we hit a dry spell through the middle of the week. Monday the 19th and Tuesday the 20th are flat as a tack, with swell energy dropping to 40 or less (weak). The wind is clean, but there’s no wave to ride. It’s a real patience tester.

Now, the payoff. Starting on Saturday the 22nd of August, the ocean wakes up. We’ve got a proper south swell rolling in, and it’s the standout of the whole outlook. Saturday morning you’ll see 8ft swell from the S, period of 10 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the WSW – that’s clean, powerful surf. The combined energy jumps to 1264 (strong), so there’s plenty of push. This is solid intermediate-to-advanced territory; beginners should sit this one out as it’s over 5ft. Saturday afternoon stays strong with 8ft and clean cross-off winds.

Sunday the 23rd is the crown jewel. Morning session is glassy – dead calm wind from the NW – with a 7ft south swell at 11 seconds. That’s long-period groundswell, which means better shape and energy, but it’ll be better on a point or reef break than a straight beach break. The energy is 1084 (strong). It’s going to be clean, powerful, and a true treat. Sunday afternoon gets bigger but trickier – 10ft from the SSE with a 14-second period (very long period) and a cross-on breeze. That’s only for experts, and the tide or shape might make it marginal.

Monday the 24th morning offers another good window: 6ft SSE swell, glassy conditions, period of 11 seconds. That’s a more manageable size for a confident intermediate, and the energy is 737 (moderate-strong). After that, the wind shifts onshore and the quality drops off again through the rest of the week. The swell fades, and by the 27th we’re back to weak, choppy conditions.

The only break we’ve got to talk about is Playa Varesse. It’s a consistent beginner-friendly spot, but when the swell is over 5ft it’s too much for learners. The optimum direction from the guidance is ESE, but the standouts are coming from the S and SSE. That’s a bit off-angle, but the quality of the swell and wind is making up for it. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so on those good days, expect company.

If you’re a kite surfer, the week of strong onshore winds and messy 3ft to 5ft waves might look fun, but for paddle surfing, you’re waiting for that Saturday-to-Monday window.

Overall, the first week and a half is a bust, but that final weekend and Monday are worth circling on the calendar. Promising, but you know how long-range forecasts can be. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.5
SSE
14
1.2
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
10
1
SSE
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0.9
SSE
9
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SSE
9
0.7
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8
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0.9
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7
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
862
439
387
521
603
394
205
119
88
62
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90
129
116
116
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71
94
45
Wind (km/h)
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15
SSE
20
ESE
20
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20
ENE
15
NE
25
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25
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10
NNE
15
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
30
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30
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15
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15
WNW
25
WNW
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NW
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High Tide
6:35PM1.81m
7:33AM1.00m
7:31PM1.84m
8:23AM1.02m
8:24PM1.82m
9:11AM1.06m
9:16PM1.76m
9:57AM1.11m
10:07PM1.65m
10:44AM1.16m
10:58PM1.51m
11:30AM1.21m
11:52PM1.35m
Low Tide
2:39AM0.14m
1:31PM0.65m
3:30AM0.14m
2:32PM0.59m
4:16AM0.17m
3:28PM0.54m
4:58AM0.24m
4:21PM0.51m
5:37AM0.33m
5:13PM0.50m
6:13AM0.43m
6:06PM0.51m
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Temp °C
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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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