
Surf Forecasts:
Voltri surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, S swell with 29 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Voltri this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Voltri in the next 16 days are 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Voltri over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, strap in, because it's looking like a flat stretch for us here at Voltri. This point break is a fickle one, needing a proper SSW swell to wake up, and the charts are showing nothing but a long, drawn-out dry spell. It's inconsistent at the best of times, but this run is a real test. The water's at 82°F, which is far warmer than usual for this time of year – a real anomaly. But warm water doesn't mean waves, and it's looking pretty grim.
For this Friday, the 11th, forget about it. There’s a tiny 2ft swell with a weak 5-second period, and the energy is a pitiful 16. A light offshore in the morning won't save it. It's just not happening.
The weekend offers no reprieve. Saturday and Sunday bring onshore breezes and even smaller surf, with the wave energy dropping to almost nil. It's flat. You're better off at the cafe.
The start of next week, from Monday the 15th through Wednesday the 17th, is more of the same. We're looking at plenty of clean mornings with offshore winds, but with zero to 0.6ft of swell and energy readings of just 1. It's a glassy lake out there, not a surfable break. It's a real bummer to see such clean conditions with nothing to ride.
There's a brief flicker late on Thursday the 17th, with a small, weak pulse of south swell pushing 2ft, but the period is only 6 seconds. The energy jumps to 38, which is still weak, and the morning is glassy. There might be a barely rideable, fat little shoulder for a log, but you'll be searching hard for any push. It's not the kind of wave that gets you out of bed.
From Friday the 18th through the following weekend, we just sink back into the abyss. It's all tiny, below 1ft, with no decent period and energy readings in the low single digits, often just 1 or 2. The wind does swing offshore from the NNW, keeping the surface clean, but you can't surf an ocean with no waves in it. It'll be a good week to check the wax collection or fix that ding.
Looking further out, the last week of September offers no hope either. There are a few flares of energy, but the swell heights are still pathetic. On the 26th, there's a whisper of a long-period south swell at 12 seconds, but it's only 0.3ft and just 3 in energy. It's teasing us. The directions are mostly from the SE too, not the window we need here.
Honestly, for us, this is a blank run. There are no standouts, not a single session worth paddling out for. When the swell is this weak and inconsistent, it’s just how it goes here. The Mediterranean can be cruel. But keep the faith, the forecast can always change, and it never stays this poor for long. This stretch, however, is a total right-off. The only thing the sea is good for at the moment is a nice, calm swim. I'd say keep an eye on the horizon, but there's not a damn thing out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SW 4 | N 2 | SW 4 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 29 | 13 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | off | off |
High Tide | 9:30AM0.25m | 10:00PM0.33m | 10:08AM0.26m | 10:31PM0.31m | 10:46AM0.26m | 11:01PM0.29m | 11:23AM0.26m | 11:29PM0.27m | 12:01PM0.25m | 11:57PM0.24m | 12:44PM0.24m | 00:25AM0.21m | 1:37PM0.22m | 00:58AM0.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:30PM0.01m | 4:19AM0.04m | 4:08PM0.02m | 4:49AM0.04m | 4:45PM0.04m | 5:17AM0.04m | 5:22PM0.06m | 5:46AM0.05m | 6:01PM0.09m | 6:15AM0.07m | 6:44PM0.11m | 6:49AM0.08m | 7:41PM0.14m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | W 9 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 4 |
13 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 29 | 13 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | SW 4 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | ESE 3 | SW 8 | SW 5 |
3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 2 | SSW 4 | — | N 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | NNW 2 | N 3 | N 3 |
— | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 134 | 221 | 207 | 458 | 1029 | 787 | 483 | 840 | 780 | 780 | 780 | 786 | 1232 | 852 | 793 | 1002 | 198 | 112 | 122 | 161 | |
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Information about the Voltri Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Voltri provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Voltri can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Voltri surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Voltri) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Voltri may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Voltri is 15 km (9 miles) from the city of Genova. If you plan a holiday in West Coast of Italy, look for hotels and other accommodation in Genova. Genova has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










