Capo Bianco (Elba) surfForecast / Elba / Italy

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Capo Bianco (Elba) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Capo Bianco (Elba) sea temperature is
16.3° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 0.6m 4s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 17th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 4s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Capo Bianco (Elba) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
NNW
0.3
NW
0.4
NNW
0.2
WNW
0.4
NW
0.3
NNW
0.5
ESE
0.4
SE
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.2
S
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.2
SSE
0.4
NNW
0.4
NE
0.2
ENE
0.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)323333---336642253233
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)114122000001101103201
Wind
(km/h)
20
N
25
NW
20
NNW
20
N
15
NW
10
NNW
5
N
5
SE
20
SE
30
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
NNE
20
E
25
NE
10
NW
15
ENE
20
E
15
SE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
onglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:30AM
0.35
10:05PM
0.34
10:09AM
0.34
10:47PM
0.35
10:49AM
0.32
11:33PM
0.34
11:32AM
0.29
12:23AM
0.33
12:19PM
0.26
1:21AM
0.32
1:16PM
0.23
2:33AM
0.31
2:34PM
0.21
3:57AM
0.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:50PM
0.00
4:06AM
0.04
4:26PM
-0.00
4:53AM
0.05
5:04PM
0.01
5:42AM
0.07
5:46PM
0.02
6:39AM
0.09
6:33PM
0.04
7:47AM
0.11
7:29PM
0.06
9:16AM
0.12
8:41PM
0.08
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise6:35--6:33--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:26--6:24--
Sunset-8:01--8:02--8:04--8:05--8:07--8:07--8:08-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------------------2
Temp. °C182120202221181818161617161617141717131516
Feels °C (?)15161516181817171612141515151611121581215
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Information about the Capo Bianco (Elba) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Capo Bianco (Elba) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Capo Bianco (Elba) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Capo Bianco (Elba) 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 (Capo Bianco (Elba)) 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 Capo Bianco (Elba) 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Elba? If you are looking for accommodation near Capo Bianco (Elba), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Elba, consider staying in Portoferraio which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Elba where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Porto Azzurro which is 8 km (5 miles) away, Rio Marina, Piombino and Follonica.

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