Ancona surfForecast / Adriatic / Italy

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 CEST
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Ancona surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ancona sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ancona this week:

The surf forecast for Ancona over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ancona in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ancona over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
5
1.4
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
5
0.6
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.1
E
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
17
136
128
41
42
34
15
6
3
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
N
20
NE
20
NE
5
NNE
10
NW
5
NNW
10
NNE
15
WNW
10
W
10
NNW
5
SSW
5
SW
10
E
10
WSW
5
W
10
ENE
10
SW
5
S
15
ESE
10
SSE
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
12:57PM0.32m
10:54PM0.47m
1:43PM0.34m
11:06PM0.47m
2:28PM0.36m
11:17PM0.46m
3:16PM0.37m
11:26PM0.46m
4:13PM0.39m
11:32PM0.45m
11:34PM0.45m
11:28PM0.44m
Low Tide
4:18PM0.29m
6:35AM0.11m
4:50PM0.32m
6:54AM0.09m
5:20PM0.34m
7:14AM0.07m
5:46PM0.36m
7:35AM0.07m
6:04PM0.38m
8:00AM0.06m
8:26AM0.06m
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:52
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8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:09
8:12
1
1
Temp °C
18
19
17
13
13
13
14
14
15
16
16
16
17
19
18
18
19
18
18
19
18
17
18
16
9
11
10
11
11
11
14
14
15
17
17
15
17
17
16
17
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.8
NNE
6
0.5
E
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.2
E
4
0.1
E
5
Energy kJ
14
29
2
42
9
15
6
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.5
E
5
0.3
E
4
0.2
E
4
Energy kJ
1
6
12
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
5
Energy kJ
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
5
1.4
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
5
0.3
NNE
4
Energy kJ
17
136
128
41
40
34
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
605
1174
532
510
1174
33
0
1174
129
762
856
686
696
780
605
346
399
262
229
1213
220
Best forecast wave conditions in Adriatic - Italy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Italy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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Information about the Ancona Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ancona 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.

Ancona is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Pinocchio di Ancona. If you plan a holiday in Adriatic - Italy, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pinocchio di Ancona. Pinocchio di Ancona has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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