Surf Forecasts:
Capo Marina surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with 67 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Capo Marina this week:
The surf forecast for Capo Marina over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Capo Marina in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. 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 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Capo Marina over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. It’s Rusty here, giving you the honest rundown for Capo Marina over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a tough stretch. The first week is basically a write-off. From Saturday the 15th through to Friday the 21st, there’s nothing doing – just flat spells and junk conditions. You’re looking at a solid seven days with zero surf worth paddling out for. A few tiny pulses show up here and there, like Monday morning the 17th with a 1 ft SW windswell and a period of just 4 seconds, but that weak energy (5) won’t even get you a proper ride. Rest of that week is the same story: little dribbles, onshore crud, or dead flat.
Finally, around Saturday the 22nd, things start to stir. Saturday morning brings a glassy session with the wind dead calm – that’s a big positive. Swell comes in at 4 ft from the SSW, with a 6-second period. Combined energy reads 163, so you’re into moderate territory. The surf is there, but the wave comment says “surfable but ordinary” – it’s not gonna be epic, just rideable. The afternoon gets messy with a light cross-onshore, but the morning window is your best shot.
Now, onto the standout. Sunday the 23rd morning is the real highlight. We’ve got 6 ft of SW swell, with a 7-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE – clean conditions. Combined energy kicks up to 410. That’s your best wave of the period. Capo Marina is an advanced reef break, it’s inconsistent, and crowds are possible, but for a Sunday morning session, this is where you want to be. The swell direction is SSW which matches the optimum for this spot. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
Monday the 24th morning is a solid backup: 5 ft from the SSW, 7-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and combined energy at 228. Clean again, but the afternoon gets hammered by a 12 mph SSE onshore and energy jumps to 391 – that late window is a choppy mess, so stick to the morning.
After that, it fizzles out fast. Tuesday the 25th through to Saturday the 30th is back to tiny, weak swell – mostly under 2 ft, short period, and onshore or cross-shore winds. The morning of the 30th is flat. That’s it.
Bottom line: you’ve got one true standout morning on Sunday the 23rd, with a backup Monday the 24th morning. For a break that’s inconsistent, those clean windows are worth chasing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SW 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | W 7 | SW 4 | — | W 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 58 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:11PM0.34m | 11:08AM0.24m | 11:45PM0.32m | 11:50AM0.24m | 00:18AM0.29m | 12:34PM0.23m | 00:49AM0.26m | 1:23PM0.22m | 1:22AM0.23m | 2:25PM0.21m | 2:01AM0.21m | 3:53PM0.20m | 3:02AM0.19m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:33AM0.05m | 5:08PM0.02m | 6:08AM0.06m | 5:47PM0.04m | 6:42AM0.07m | 6:27PM0.07m | 7:18AM0.07m | 7:11PM0.10m | 7:58AM0.09m | 8:09PM0.13m | 8:50AM0.09m | 9:46PM0.15m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
8:30 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | SW 7 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | N 2 | SSW 5 | — | — | SSE 2 | — | ESE 2 | SSW 4 | ESE 4 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 58 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 869 | 820 | 859 | 802 | 819 | 940 | 164 | 831 | 233 | 192 | 56 | 303 | 419 | 478 | 1048 | 844 | 823 | 940 | 185 |
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Information about the Capo Marina Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Capo Marina provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Capo Marina can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Capo Marina 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 Marina) 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 Marina 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.
Capo Marina is 4 km (2 miles) from Genova. If you plan a holiday in West Coast of Italy, look for hotels and other accommodation in Genova. Genova has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











