Voltri Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, gather 'round. Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty quiet for a paddle. Let's get into it.

Overall, we're looking at a long, dry spell. From now until the 10th of September, there's barely a ripple worth mentioning. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 feet, and the wave energy is practically non-existent, with figures like 4 or even 0 (zero) on the combined energy scale. It's a real flat spell, and for a spot like Voltri, which is already labelled as inconsistent, this kind of blank run isn't that unusual. The breezes are mostly light, but when there's nothing to push, it doesn't matter.

Now, there's a glimmer of hope way out there. The stand-out, the only real chance we get, is on Friday the 11th of September. The morning session at Voltri is where it's at. The forecast shows a SSW swell hitting 5 feet, with a period of 7 seconds. That's a short period windswell, but the energy is there, rocking a solid 431 on the energy scale – that's a strong pulse. The wind is offshore from the north at 6 mph, which is going to keep the faces clean. This is the best on offer, and it's lining up with the optimum swell direction for the break. It's a beginner-friendly point break, so that 5 foot swell is a fun size, not too intimidating. Just keep in mind this is a long-range call, so don't bank the house on it, but it's promising.

For the rest of the window, you're looking at a lot of time on the beach. The morning of the 10th sees a bigger 6 foot SE swell with a 7-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it messy and blown out. The forecast actually calls it "poor surf conditions" – a real shame. The energy is strong at 462, but it's wasted with that wind.

So, to sum it up: dead flat until the 11th of September. That Friday morning is your best bet, but it's a long way off. Cross your fingers, and keep an eye on the sky.

Rusty.

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