
Surf Forecasts:
Capo Vieste surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NW swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Capo Vieste this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Capo Vieste in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Capo Vieste over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 60 | 184 | 80 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:17PM0.26m | 1:48AM0.18m | 1:05PM0.28m | 2:05AM0.22m | 1:39PM0.30m | 2:28AM0.26m | 2:08PM0.31m | 2:54AM0.30m | 2:37PM0.32m | 3:22AM0.33m | 3:06PM0.32m | 3:51AM0.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM0.14m | 7:58PM0.12m | 6:23AM0.15m | 8:03PM0.09m | 7:22AM0.12m | 8:19PM0.06m | 8:04AM0.10m | 8:38PM0.03m | 8:41AM0.08m | 8:59PM0.00m | 9:17AM0.07m | 9:23PM-0.01m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 42 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | ENE 4 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | SSE 2 | WNW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 92 | 171 | 137 | — | 4 | 6 | 60 | 184 | 80 | — | — | 1 | 72 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1191 | 508 | 591 | 701 | 508 | 508 | 521 | 138 | 178 | 178 | 220 | 227 | 278 | 138 | 119 | 284 | 452 | 296 | 294 | 138 |
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Information about the Capo Vieste Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Capo Vieste provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Capo Vieste can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Capo Vieste 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 Vieste) 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 Vieste 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 Vieste is 36 km (22 miles) from Manfredonia. If you plan a holiday in Adriatic - Italy, look for hotels and other accommodation in Manfredonia. Manfredonia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










