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Chia surfForecast / Sardinia / Italy
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Chia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chia sea temperature is
18.4° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chia this week:
The surf forecast for Chia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chia in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 16th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 16th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 13th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 6 | W 6 | SE 5 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SE 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SE 7 | W 6 | WNW 4 | |
5 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 173 | 106 | 94 | 33 | 19 | 18 | 37 | 148 | 8 | 192 | 189 | 2 | 22 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 7:08PM0.18m | 7:03AM0.24m | 7:57PM0.21m | 7:47AM0.25m | 8:42PM0.24m | 8:31AM0.25m | 9:26PM0.26m | 9:15AM0.24m | 10:10PM0.28m | 10:00AM0.23m | 10:56PM0.29m | 10:46AM0.21m | 11:45PM0.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:42AM0.08m | 1:43PM0.03m | 1:41AM0.07m | 2:19PM0.02m | 2:35AM0.06m | 2:56PM0.00m | 3:28AM0.06m | 3:34PM-0.01m | 4:20AM0.05m | 4:14PM-0.01m | 5:14AM0.05m | 4:56PM-0.00m | 6:10AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 |
 | 8:25 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | 8:32 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | E 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | WSW 9 | SE 6 | NW 8 | SE 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SE 7 | W 6 | WNW 4 |
 kJ | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 33 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NW 8 | — | NW 6 | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | E 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | W 7 | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | — |
| kJ | 42 | 19 | 25 | 135 | 173 | 106 | 94 | — | — | — | 37 | 148 | 105 | 192 | 189 | 106 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 535 | 78 | 133 | 428 | 426 | 196 | 628 | 58 | 58 | 225 | 461 | 434 | 375 | 0 | 334 | 606 | 133 | 133 | 428 | 183 | 117 |
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Information about the Chia Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chia 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 (Chia) 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 Chia 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.
Chia is 32 km (20 miles) from the city of Capoterra. If you plan a holiday in Sardinia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Capoterra. Capoterra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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