Surf Forecasts:
Ancona surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, NNE swell with 33 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ancona this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ancona in the next 16 days are 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ancona over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and look at what’s on offer for Ancona over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell. The whole forecast period is a bit of a struggle, with very little surfable energy and a lot of onshore and cross-shore wind. The good news is the water is much warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 84°.
The first real chance of even a tiny wave doesn’t show up until Tuesday, August 12th. Even then, it’s a weak little 1.3 ft NNE swell with a period of just 4 seconds, and the combined energy is a feeble 6. The wind is a messy cross-shore, so it’s not going to be pretty. That’s more of a splash-around than a surf.
Things stay small and choppy right through the rest of that week and into the next, with nothing breaking the 2.3 ft mark. The winds are mostly cross-onshore, and the energy readings are all in the double digits at best – a far cry from what you’d call a proper session.
We do get a tiny glimmer of something different on the morning of Wednesday, August 19th. There’s a glassy, clean start with a 0.7 ft NNW swell, but it’s barely a ripple. The combined energy is just 1. That’s a morning for a paddle and a float, not a ride.
The closest we get to a “surf” window is the 24th of August. Monday morning kicks off with a light offshore wind out of the SW and a 1 ft swell from the ESE. The swell period is a bit better at 5 seconds, and the energy is a measly 4, but the wind is clean and offshore. The afternoon keeps the same light offshore flow with a 1 ft ESE swell. This is the best on offer, but it’s a long way out and the energy is just not there. It’s a desperate pick for a stand-out, but if you’re jonesing for a clean, small wave, that’s your window.
Honestly, for the entire 16-day run, the wind and swell just aren’t lining up. This is a classic blank run for the area. The setup is more interesting for kite surfers during the windier, choppier days than for paddle surfing. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but don’t hold your breath.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 2 | NNW 3 | N 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:55PM0.44m | 8:47PM0.43m | 1:54PM0.45m | 10:05PM0.42m | 2:05PM0.46m | 11:09PM0.40m | 2:21PM0.47m | 00:05AM0.37m | 2:38PM0.47m | 00:56AM0.35m | 2:56PM0.47m | 1:47AM0.32m | 3:12PM0.47m | 2:42AM0.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM0.42m | 5:36AM0.03m | 6:38PM0.39m | 6:12AM0.03m | 7:22PM0.35m | 6:43AM0.05m | 8:05PM0.32m | 7:11AM0.08m | 8:48PM0.29m | 7:34AM0.12m | 9:32PM0.26m | 7:51AM0.16m | 10:18PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | N 5 | — | N 5 | N 5 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 12 | — | 11 | 13 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 2 | NNW 3 | N 4 | NNE 6 | WNW 2 | NW 3 | N 5 | — | WNW 2 | N 5 | — | WNW 2 | N 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 28 | — | 1 | 19 | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1181 | 926 | 1189 | 1182 | 1416 | 1182 | 1181 | 1416 | 1181 | 83 | 1415 | 1174 | 50 | 1232 | 1244 | 1174 | 1217 | 1234 | 1174 | 1232 | 1161 |
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The above surf forecast table for Ancona provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ancona can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ancona 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 (Ancona) 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).
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