Surf Forecasts:
Circoletto (Rome) surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, W swell with 294 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Circoletto (Rome) this week:
The surf forecast for Circoletto (Rome) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Circoletto (Rome) in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Circoletto (Rome) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, the 16-day forecast for the Rome area is a bit of a tough one to swallow. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak swell and poor conditions, with not a single standout session in the whole window. The first real chance to even get wet doesn’t show up until Sunday the 23rd of August, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about.
For the first few days, from Tuesday the 18th through to Saturday the 22nd, it’s mostly flat or just ankle-slappers with onshore or cross-onshore winds messing up what little is there. The combined swell energy is barely registering, often in the single digits or teens. The water is a very unusual 84°F, which is a full 5° warmer than normal for this time of year—feels like a bath out there.
The only period that offers anything rideable is around Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th of August. On Sunday morning, Circoletto (Rome) might see a tiny 4ft swell from the S, with a weak period of 6 seconds and combined energy of 94. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the waves are going to be very ordinary. Monday morning, the 24th, is a bit better with a 4ft S swell and a slightly stronger combined energy of 165, paired with glassy conditions from a light easterly. That’s your best bet, but it’s still only surfable, not good. The rest of the days after that drop right back off into flatness or tiny, chopped-up junk.
Honestly, for a spot that’s described as inconsistent and best for advanced surfers, this run is pretty bleak. It’s a classic case of the forecast being a blank page—not unusual for this area, but it doesn’t make it any easier. Keep an eye on it, though; things can change. For now, the paddle might be for the exercise, not the waves.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 7 | W 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | W 6 |
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46 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 62 | 102 | 92 | 88 | 104 | 95 | 38 | 89 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:37PM0.28m | 1:46AM0.29m | 2:30PM0.26m | 2:29AM0.26m | 3:43PM0.25m | 3:32AM0.24m | 5:21PM0.25m | 5:06AM0.23m | 6:46PM0.26m | 6:30AM0.23m | 7:42PM0.28m | 7:27AM0.25m | 8:22PM0.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:35PM0.10m | 8:12AM0.10m | 8:27PM0.14m | 9:03AM0.11m | 9:42PM0.16m | 10:18AM0.12m | 11:32PM0.17m | 11:46AM0.12m | 00:59AM0.16m | 12:54PM0.10m | 1:52AM0.14m | 1:43PM0.08m | 2:31AM0.12m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 30 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 7 | W 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | W 7 | SSW 5 | W 6 | SSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | W 4 | S 6 |
46 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 9 | — | 4 | 16 | 1 | 102 | 1 | 1 | 64 | 69 | 3 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | SW 4 | W 8 | SSW 6 | SW 4 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | ESE 4 | W 4 | — |
— | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 4 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | SE 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 3 | S 6 | SE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | W 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 33 | 17 | 3 | 62 | 10 | 92 | 88 | 104 | 95 | 38 | 89 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 496 | 285 | 285 | 1403 | 1191 | 422 | 1351 | 258 | 284 | 258 | 258 | 292 | 1140 | 2 | 0 | 1140 | 12 | 0 | 258 | 37 |
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Information about the Circoletto (Rome) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Circoletto (Rome) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Circoletto (Rome) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Circoletto (Rome) 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 (Circoletto (Rome)) 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 Circoletto (Rome) 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.
Circoletto (Rome) is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Lido di Roma. If you plan a holiday in West Coast of Italy, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lido di Roma. Lido di Roma has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











