Voltri Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a slow one for the Voltri area. Don’t get your hopes up for any hero sessions, but there are a couple of windows where you might get a soggy leg rope.

The first decent chance we see comes up on Wednesday, September 9th. Through the morning, the wind is swinging offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, which is a solid start. The swell is a small 2 ft from the S, with a combined energy of (54). It’s a weak little pulse, but those offshore conditions will keep it clean. The period is only 6 seconds, so it’s a bit of a short-period wind swell, not a proper groundswell, but it’s the closest thing to a wave we’ll see all week. The afternoon holds up with similar 2 ft from the SW and a better period of 8 seconds. The wind stays offshore from the NNW at 9 mph. The combined energy drops slightly to (49). It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s surfable and ordinary.

The water temperature is sitting at 82°, which is a whopping 9° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a major anomaly – the water is very warm, so you’ll be in boardies or a thin spring suit.

Now, moving into the second week, we get a brief flicker on Saturday, September 12th. The morning has a 2 ft swell from the SSW and a period of 7 seconds, with a combined energy of (33). The wind is offshore again from the NNW at 9 mph. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 1 ft from the SW with a period of 6 seconds. The wind backs off to 6 mph from the same direction. It’s still clean, but the energy is low.

The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off. There’s a long gap from the 13th through to the 18th with nothing but zeros and flat spells. The wind is often offshore, but there’s simply no swell to push. The setup at Voltri is a point break, which can be a bit inconsistent at the best of times, and this stretch proves it. You’re looking at a long, blank run. It’s one of those periods where the forecast can change, so don’t lose all hope, but right now, there’s nothing to ride.

The standout, if you can call it that, is Wednesday, September 9th. It’s the only day with a touch of energy and clean offshore wind. The swell is small, but it’s the best we’ve got. The break is a point, so those longer-period swells (8 seconds) can wrap in nicely, but with this fetch, it’s a gentle session for the beginners. The crowd profile says "sometimes," so you might have company, but it won’t be a circus.

Rusty out.

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