Voltri Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Voltri, the only game in town for this stretch.

Voltri is a point break that takes a bit of coaxing to get going. It's inconsistent, so you need a decent push of swell from the SSW to get it working. The water temp is sitting at 83°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – you’re looking at water that’s over 5° warmer than the long-term average, so wetsuits are off the cards.

The first week and a half is a write-off. From Monday 3rd August right through to Sunday 16th August, the swell is tiny, mostly under 1ft, with periods so short they’re barely worth paddling for. The combined energy is almost always in the single digits (0 to 16), so it's flat or practically flat. There’s a solid 13-day gap here with no real surf to speak of. You’ll get some glassy mornings with clean conditions, but there’s simply no wave energy to work with.

The standout window arrives on Monday 17th August. The morning brings a proper pulse: 4ft of swell from the southwest, with a solid 9-second period. The combined energy jumps to 211 (moderate wave energy), which is the strongest we will see. The wind is light offshore from the north, so it should be clean. This is a beginner-friendly swell size, so it’s a good chance for the less experienced crew to get out. The afternoon holds up a bit with 3ft swell and 10-second period, and the wind swings light and glassy from the south, but the energy drops to 129. This is the best on offer, but it’s a one-day window and you’ll want to be on it Monday morning. Crowds are possible at this spot.

The rest of the outlook, Tuesday 18th August onwards, drops back to tiny, poor surf. It’s a weak finish to the 16-day window.

Overall, it’s been a long dry spell, but that Monday 17th August morning is the one to circle. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but right now, that’s your best shot.

Rusty

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