
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Varesse surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSE swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SSE 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 1.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Varesse over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next couple of weeks around here are a tale of two halves: a long, quiet stretch with nothing worth paddling out for, then a solid pulse of swell that’ll have us lacing up the booties.
First up, we’ve got a real dry spell. From Thursday the 23rd of July right through to the end of the month, it’s mostly a write-off. The waves are tiny and the energy is weak – we’re looking at combined swell energy figures of just 81, 74, 63, that kind of thing. The odd cleaner moment shows up, like Sunday the 26th morning with a fresh offshore breeze from the SW and a clean surface, but the swell is only 2ft from the east with a short period of 8 seconds. It’s not going to get you out of bed. Monday afternoon the 27th has a glassy moment, but again, that 3ft NE swell is only 5 seconds – all chop and no push. That’s a full week of poor to ordinary surf.
Now, things start to shift into the first week of August. Saturday the 1st of August morning sees a bit of a pulse coming in: 6ft from the SE with combined energy hitting 296. The wind is cross-off from the SW, so it’s clean. But the real standout hits Saturday afternoon. That same day, the swell holds at 7ft from the SE, period hanging around 7 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 532. The wind is still cross-off and clean. This is the best we’ve seen in the whole outlook. It’s a solid, surfable size, but at 7ft it’s getting up there – better suited for surfers with some experience under their belt. The break is Playa Varesse – consistent, fairly exposed, and the swell is coming from the ESE direction which lines up with what this spot likes. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have company.
Sunday the 2nd of August morning has a huge jump in energy – 1166! That’s proper strong swell. Swell is 6ft from the ESE with a 9-second period. The wind is light and cross from the north, with just a few ripples on the surface. It’s got a lot of power, but the wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” That’s a hint – big energy, but you gotta pick the tide right. Monday afternoon the 3rd of August also looks tasty: 6ft from the ENE, glassy conditions, and combined energy of 389. Again, clean and punchy. Thursday the 6th of August morning brings a shift: 4ft from the east with an 11-second period, which is a nice long-period groundswell. The wind is offshore from the WSW, so it’ll be super clean. The energy is moderate at 284, but the quality will be there.
So, the standout day is Saturday the 1st of August afternoon. That 7ft SE swell with clean cross-off winds and solid energy (532) is the pick of the whole 16 days. The water temperature is sitting at 50°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – about 3°F above average, so you might not need the thickest gloves.
After that, the swell starts to fade into the second week. The 7th of August has a cleaner 3ft east swell but the energy drops to 205, and the wind is cross-off from the south. It’s not terrible, but it’s nothing special. The rest of the outlook fizzles out.
So, be patient. The first week is a washout. Then the beginning of August brings the goods, especially that Saturday afternoon. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 8 | S 12 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | S 9 | NE 5 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 |
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36 | 35 | 78 | 148 | 110 | 63 | 37 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 47 | 57 | 58 | 55 | 24 | 12 | 78 | 153 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 3:27AM1.11m | 3:43PM1.33m | 4:33AM1.03m | 4:30PM1.38m | 5:34AM0.98m | 5:15PM1.42m | 6:26AM0.96m | 5:58PM1.46m | 7:10AM0.94m | 6:39PM1.51m | 7:45AM0.93m | 7:18PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:46PM0.61m | 9:13AM0.71m | 11:03PM0.58m | 9:38AM0.76m | 00:11AM0.53m | 10:11AM0.79m | 1:05AM0.48m | 10:58AM0.79m | 1:50AM0.44m | 11:56AM0.78m | 2:30AM0.41m | 12:52PM0.75m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | |
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Feels °C | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 8 | S 12 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | E 8 | ENE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 9 | E 8 | S 7 | S 8 |
36 | 35 | 78 | 148 | 110 | 63 | 21 | 8 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 40 | 120 | 57 | 58 | 55 | 24 | 12 | 78 | 153 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 8 | S 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | S 11 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 5 | E 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 12 | S 10 | E 8 | E 8 |
31 | 12 | 21 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 37 | 28 | 22 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 26 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | S 15 | E 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 11 | S 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 12 | — | S 10 | NE 7 |
13 | 34 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 10 | — | 7 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NNW 3 | NNW 2 | N 2 | N 2 | NW 2 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | — |
1 | 16 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 36 | — | 6 | 47 | — | — | 19 | 163 | 131 | 75 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 163 | 531 | 10 | 439 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1196 | 1182 | 568 | 0 | 0 |
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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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