Voltri Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's on the menu for our stretch of coast. I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough outlook. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead and, to be honest, there’s barely a ripple in the first week and a half. The water’s sitting at a balmy 83°F, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year, so the swimming is great, but the surf? Not so much.

We start off with absolutely nothing worth paddling out for on Sunday the 26th of July. Rain showers and a risk of thunderstorms with a tiny 2ft swell from the southeast at a weak 5 seconds. That’s just not happening. Monday the 27th is our first glimmer of hope. Early morning at Voltri (a point break) we’ve got a clean 3ft from the SSW. The wind is glassy off the land, and while the combined energy is still weak at 68, it’s at least surfable. It’s an inconsistent spot, so don’t expect a wave every minute, but for a beginner, it’s about the best we’ll see for a while.

After that, the plug gets pulled. From Monday afternoon right through to Wednesday the 5th of August, it’s a flat spell. We're looking at swell heights of 0.7ft or less, and a whole lot of zeros in the energy department. It’s a brutal stretch of calm, glassy mornings that are perfect for a paddleboard, but useless for a surfboard.

Then, out of the blue, Wednesday afternoon on the 5th of August shows a bit of life. The swell jumps to 4ft from the SSW with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy hits 132, which is moderate. But here’s the catch – the wind is a light cross-onshore from the SSE, and the wave comment is still “poor surf conditions.” That 4ft is going to be a bit of a sloppy mess on the beach, not the clean lines we crave. A kite surfer might look at this wind and the wave height and have a ball, but for us paddle surfers, it’s a miss.

Thursday the 6th of August morning offers another small window. A 2ft swell from the SW with an 8-second period, glassy conditions, and an energy of 87. The comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout, just a tiny chance to get wet if you’re desperate. After that, from Friday the 7th right through to Monday the 10th of August, it’s back to flat, flat, flat. Clean skies, offshore breezes, but absolutely no swell on the charts.

Honestly, looking at the entire 16-day spread, there’s no true standout. The closest thing to a surf is that Monday morning on the 27th of July, but it’s small and the break is inconsistent. If you absolutely have to get in the water, that’s your best bet. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game. The forecasts can change, but right now, this stretch of coast is on a serious holiday.

Rusty.

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