Ancona surfForecast / Adriatic / Italy

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 22 Mar 2026 CET
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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
12.2° C
(Which is 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 Saturday (Mar 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 28th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 28th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 26th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, near gales from the NNE by Thu morning).

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
0.2
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.7
NNW
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.7
NNE
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.2
N
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
3
NNE
3.5
NNE
2.5
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.1
N
0.9
N
0.7
N
Period(s) (?)433444544334888655554
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)311127623913003124514339351617462554018
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
10
E
5
WNW
20
NNW
10
N
15
WNW
20
NNW
15
NW
15
W
5
SE
20
SW
20
S
60
N
35
N
35
N
30
N
20
NNW
15
WNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:09PM
0.33
12:47AM
0.47
1:01AM
0.46
1:04AM
0.45
12:19AM
0.43
10:47PM
0.43
10:31PM
0.44
10:36PM
0.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:17PM
0.31
8:50AM
0.10
9:46AM
0.11
10:56AM
0.12
12:20PM
0.13
1:37PM
0.13
2:34PM
0.14
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--5:58--5:56--5:54--
Sunset-6:19--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:23--6:24--6:27-
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--32-------121941------
Temp. °C12121111121113131216171368810109111110
Feels °C (?)88978789814139-7-12124557
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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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