Surf Forecasts:
Capo Bianco (Elba) surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, NNW swell with 22 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Capo Bianco (Elba) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Capo Bianco (Elba) in the next 16 days are 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Capo Bianco (Elba) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Capo Bianco on Elba over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty quiet stretch for this point break. The forecast shows a long run of flat or tiny, poor-quality surf, with the first real chance of a wave not showing up until Friday, July 31st. That’s a solid gap of nearly two weeks with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell energy is basically non-existent, with most days registering a combined energy of just 0‑3, and nowhere near the kind of grunt you’d want for a proper session.
The only half-decent window pops up on the afternoon of Friday, July 31st. We’ll see a small pulse of swell from the WNW at 3 ft, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 85, which is still weak, but it’s the best we’ll get. The wind swings offshore from the S at 12 mph, so the lineup should be clean. This is a tricky spot that rarely breaks, so it being on the cards is notable, but the swell is small and the conditions are only rated as “very ordinary.” The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Before that, the closest we get to anything is a tiny 1 ft on Sunday, July 19th, with glassy conditions in the afternoon, but the energy is only 7, and it’s just not enough to get excited about. The rest of the period is plagued by onshore winds, cross-off breezes, or flat spells.
If you’re desperate for a paddle, the 31st is your only chance, but keep your expectations low. Otherwise, it’s a blank run that’s more normal for this area in summer. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 3 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | W 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | W 6 | N 3 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:51PM0.38m | 11:48AM0.27m | 00:33AM0.37m | 12:36PM0.25m | 1:15AM0.35m | 1:27PM0.24m | 1:56AM0.32m | 2:23PM0.23m | 2:39AM0.29m | 3:31PM0.23m | 3:27AM0.26m | 4:50PM0.23m | 4:26AM0.24m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:16AM0.06m | 5:49PM0.01m | 7:01AM0.07m | 6:33PM0.04m | 7:46AM0.08m | 7:18PM0.07m | 8:32AM0.09m | 8:09PM0.10m | 9:20AM0.09m | 9:11PM0.13m | 10:14AM0.10m | 10:34PM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 8:54 | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | — | S 3 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 6 | — | WNW 4 | — | NW 4 | S 5 | E 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | S 5 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | SSW 6 | W 7 | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | SW 4 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 3 | ENE 2 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 920 | 1376 | 1726 | 1424 | 1655 | 1633 | 160 | 108 | 1325 | 948 | 948 | 1056 | 948 | 948 | 1056 | 126 | 165 | 349 | 350 |
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