Surf Forecasts:
Vari surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 2s period, SSE swell with 1 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vari this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vari in the next 16 days are 0.2m 2s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 2s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vari over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get down to it. Rusty here, and the news for Vari isn’t pretty. We’ve got a full 16-day stretch ahead, and the ocean has basically switched off. There is zero swell forecast for the whole period. The combined energy of all swells directed here is zero (0) for every single entry, so don’t expect a single ride.
From Monday the 24th of August through Tuesday the 8th of September, it’s all "poor surf conditions." Sure, you’ll see some glassy mornings on the 26th, 30th, and the 6th of September, plus a few clean offshore breezes here and there, but with no swell height to speak of, it’s like having a perfect barber with no hair to cut. The water's sitting at 81°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of the year, but that doesn’t help the waves. The only spot in the mix is Vari, a beginner-level break that’s inconsistent and rarely breaks – and right now, it’s not breaking at all.
So, plain and simple: there are no good surf options in the next 16 days. For a spot like this, a flat run isn’t unusual when the swell maps are empty. Hang tight – forecasts can change, and it never stays this quiet forever.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri morning, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | N 2 | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | S 4 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:16PM0.08m | 3:49AM0.05m | 1:52PM0.09m | 4:00AM0.06m | 2:20PM0.09m | 4:16AM0.06m | 2:53PM0.09m | 4:34AM0.06m | 3:23PM0.08m | 4:54AM0.07m | 3:58PM0.08m | 5:17AM0.07m | 4:30PM0.07m | 5:38AM0.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:01PM0.01m | 7:18AM0.05m | 9:26PM0.01m | 7:58AM0.05m | 9:44PM0.01m | 8:34AM0.04m | 10:05PM0.01m | 9:18AM0.04m | 10:28PM0.01m | 9:58AM0.04m | 10:43PM0.02m | 10:47AM0.04m | 11:00PM0.02m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | N 2 | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2215 | 2279 | 1777 | 1248 | 2513 | 1545 | 2213 | 1350 | 212 | 212 | 1372 | 256 | 256 | 1722 | 256 | 256 | 1451 | 316 | 841 | 2024 | 297 |
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Information about the Vari Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vari provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vari can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vari 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 (Vari) 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 Vari 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Aegean Sea? If you are looking for accommodation near Vari, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Aegean Sea, consider staying in Voula which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Aegean Sea where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glyfada which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Koropi, Ellinikon and Kalamaki.











