Voltri Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the Voltri stretch over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, we’re staring down the barrel of a pretty flat spell for a long while. The first week and a half is basically a write-off for any decent paddle. From Wednesday the 8th right through to Saturday the 19th of July, it’s a total drought of surfable energy. You’ll see tiny ripples here and there, but nothing that’ll get your heart rate up – the combined swell energy barely cracks double digits, mostly sitting between 1 and 18 (weak energy). The water’s running about 79°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so if you’re just keen for a swim, the water’s lovely, but don’t bother bringing a board.

The only real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday the 19th of July. The morning session at Voltri could see a pulse of 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 5 seconds. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be clean, but the energy is still weak (42) and the waves are barely surfable – ordinary conditions at best. Not exactly a standout, but it’s the first sign of life after a long, long wait.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The real standout window is Monday the 20th of July. The morning glass-off at Voltri (point) is the pick of the entire forecast. We’re looking at 7ft of swell from the SW, with a period of 7 seconds. That’s a solid, pushy swell that’s going to unload. The combined energy is a chunky 761 (moderate wave energy). The wind is dead calm – glassy. This is a proper session. Because it’s a point break, that period will wrap in nicely, but at 7ft, it’s getting into the territory where it’s better for experienced surfers. The crowds are listed as “sometimes”, so you might have a few heads out, but with that quality, it’s worth it. This is your best shot.

The day after, Tuesday the 21st of July, the swell peaks at 8ft from the SW before the onshore winds mess it up. The morning has a risk of thunderstorms and onshore wind, so things get messy. The energy is massive (1265 – strong wave energy), but the wind is straight onshore, making it ugly. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s marginal.

By Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd, the swell drops back down to 4ft and 2ft, with cleaner offshore winds, but the energy is fading fast. A few fun waves possible, but nothing compared to that Monday morning.

So, to sum it up: the first 11 days are a flat, empty bathtub. Then the glassy Monday the 20th is the real deal – big, clean, and punchy. After that, it fades out quick. Don't waste your time before that date.

Rusty.

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