Viareggio Piazza Mazzini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water at Viareggio Piazza Mazzini is sitting at 84°, which is a good 8° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, like swimming in a bathtub.

Right now, the immediate outlook is quiet. There’s not much to get excited about until we get a bit further down the line. We’re looking at a stretch of days with very small or no surf, with the combined swell energy barely registering – just 2 to 4 units of energy on the 20th and 21st. The wind is inconsistent, and the swell is tiny.

Things start to look a little more interesting on the morning of Sunday, the 26th of July. We’ve got a 4 ft swell from the WSW, but it’s got a short period of 6 seconds and the wind is onshore at 12 mph. The energy is 238, which is moderate, but the conditions are poor. Not worth it.

The first real standout shows up on the morning of Monday, the 27th of July. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the WSW with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 336 (moderate). The wind is light and offshore from the east, so it’s clean. This is a solid option for a beginner-friendly wave, but at 5 ft, it’s getting close to the top end of what’s comfortable for a learner. The spot is consistent, so there should be plenty of waves. Expect some crowds though, as it can get busy here.

After that, it drops right off again. The 28th through the 1st of August are mostly small, with energy readings in the single digits or low tens. The wind is often offshore or glassy, but there’s just no swell to work with.

Then we get a promising blast from the past. The morning of Sunday, the 2nd of August, shows a 4 ft swell from the south with glassy conditions. The energy is 91 (weak), but it’s clean. This is a surfable option, but nothing special.

The big one, the one to circle on the calendar, is the morning of Monday, the 3rd of August. We’re looking at a 7 ft swell from the SW with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 1143 – that’s strong wave energy. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the east, so it’s going to be clean. At 7 ft, this is getting into expert territory, but it’s a consistent break. This is the best on offer by a long shot, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

After that, it drops off again into the 4th of August.

So, the clear winner is the morning of August 3rd. The 27th of July is a decent second choice if you’re a beginner looking for a clean wave.

Rusty, signing off.

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