Surf Forecasts:
Cala Cipolla surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SE swell with 43 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cala Cipolla this week:
The surf forecast for Cala Cipolla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cala Cipolla in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cala Cipolla over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is looking like a flat spell for the most part. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing to start, with the first real surf recommendations not showing up until deep into the second week. The waves are just too tiny and weak to get excited about. Let’s walk through it.
Right now, through the first week and a half, it’s pretty much a write-off. You’ll see a few ripples here and there, like a 0.3m SE swell with a period of 2 seconds on the 9th of September afternoon, or a 0.4m SW swell on the 12th, but the combined energy is barely a whisper (1 to 4). The wind is mostly light and variable, sometimes glassy, but there’s just no push. It’s frustrating, I know.
The outlook starts to perk up a little around the 16th of September. On Wednesday morning, we get a tiny 0.4m ESE swell with a 3-second period from a clean offshore breeze, but it’s still too weak to ride. The afternoon brings a 0.6m SE swell, period 4 seconds. The energy is starting to show (12), but it’s still classed as poor.
Then, on the 17th of September, Thursday morning is our first real standout. At Cala Cipolla, we see a 0.8m SE swell with a 5-second period and glassy conditions. The water is about average for this time of year. The combined energy reaches 35 – still weak, but it’s the best we’ve got. It’s tiny, clean, and might offer a few small crumbly waves for a longboard or a foamie. The wind is glass, so it’ll be as smooth as it gets. Be aware this spot is inconsistent and for advanced surfers only, so don’t expect a crowd-pleaser, though crowds are possible here.
The weekend after that, from the 18th to the 21st of September, keeps a similar theme. Small swells from the ESE and SE, mostly between 0.5m and 0.9m, with periods of 3 to 6 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 43 on the 19th afternoon, but the wind shifts cross or cross-on, chopping up what little shape there is. Nothing comes together to make a proper session.
Bottom line: If you’re desperate for a paddle, the 17th of September morning is your best bet, but keep your expectations on the floor. This is a long, quiet stretch for the area. It tends not to stay this poor forever, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | SE 2 | SE 5 | W 3 | WNW 4 | SW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 5:12AM0.16m | 6:52PM0.24m | 6:45AM0.17m | 7:51PM0.26m | 7:50AM0.18m | 8:38PM0.28m | 8:40AM0.20m | 9:18PM0.30m | 9:24AM0.21m | 9:55PM0.30m | 10:04AM0.22m | 10:29PM0.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:15AM0.11m | 11:34AM0.06m | 1:35AM0.09m | 12:49PM0.05m | 2:28AM0.07m | 1:47PM0.03m | 3:10AM0.05m | 2:36PM0.02m | 3:46AM0.04m | 3:19PM0.01m | 4:19AM0.03m | 4:00PM0.01m | 4:51AM0.02m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 7:49 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SW 6 | WNW 9 | W 7 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 19 | 41 | 13 | 8 | 53 | 10 | 72 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | ESE 5 | W 8 | — | W 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | NE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | SE 5 | W 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | W 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 43 | 1 | 20 | 135 | 25 | 156 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1019 | 1009 | 1019 | 1019 | 1019 | 1090 | 1009 | 1019 | 1019 | 1019 | 1171 | 630 | 0 | 20 | 125 | 3 | 134 | 535 | 134 |
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