Viareggio Piazza Mazzini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down the local surf picture for this stretch. It’s looking pretty quiet for the next week or so at Viareggio Piazza Mazzini, but there’s a little window of hope later on that might be worth a look.

Right now, through the weekend and into next week, it’s mostly flat or tiny. Sunday the 16th is nearly flat with a weak 0.7ft WSW swell and glassy conditions in the morning, but it’s barely a ripple. The energy is next to nothing (1). Monday the 17th sees a bump to 3ft in the morning, but it’s onshore and messy with a risk of thunderstorms. The combined energy is still weak (48). That afternoon, the swell does push to 4ft, but the onshore wind and poor conditions kill it. Tuesday the 18th morning is the first real clean moment – offshore ENE wind at 10 km/h, clean surf, with a 3ft WSW swell. The energy is moderate (79), but the waves are ordinary and small. Not worth losing sleep over.

From Wednesday the 19th through to Sunday the 23rd, it’s a mix of tiny swells, onshore winds, and poor conditions. The combined energy stays very low, mostly under 65. There are a few clean mornings with offshore winds, but the swell is simply too small – 1ft to 2ft – to get excited about. The surf is more of a wobbly waist-high dribble than anything rideable.

Now, the standout. Monday the 24th afternoon is where it gets interesting. The swell jumps to 7ft from the WSW, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy hits moderate (340). What makes this special is the glassy conditions – zero wind, dead calm. That’s a rare treat. This will be clean, shoulder-to-head-high plus, and with the offshore-friendly setup, expect some long, lined-up walls. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit drama.

Tuesday the 25th morning keeps the momentum going. The swell drops to 5ft, but the period stretches to 8 seconds, and the offshore wind from the east at 15 km/h keeps it clean. The energy is still strong (289). This is the second best window. The waves will be a bit more powerful and organised, though the drop in size means it’s more manageable. For the experienced, these two sessions are the ones to circle.

After that, it fades fast. Wednesday the 26th onwards is back to tiny, onshore slop or flatness. The 27th through the 31st offers nothing rideable – the swell disappears, and the wind is either onshore or too light. The combined energy drops to zero on several days. A long gap of poor surf sets in.

So, for the best of the bunch: Monday 24th afternoon at Viareggio Piazza Mazzini is the pick. Clean 7ft WSW swell, glassy, good energy. A solid session for those who can wait. Tuesday 25th morning is a close second with offshore winds and a cleaner 5ft set.

Rusty, signing off.

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