Surf Forecasts:
Fano Lido (Spiaggia di Ponente) surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 4s period, NE swell with 9 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fano Lido (Spiaggia di Ponente) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fano Lido (Spiaggia di Ponente) in the next 16 days are 0.5m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fano Lido (Spiaggia di Ponente) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let's get real about Fano Lido (Spiaggia di Ponente). The 16-day forecast is a grim one. We're looking at a long, dry spell with next to no surfable energy coming in. The first week is a total washout with tiny, short-period windswell and rubbish conditions. It's not until the second week that we see a slight pulse of energy, but even then, it's nothing to get worked up about. The water is running much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at a balmy 82.6°, which is a real standout for the area, but unfortunately, that's about the only highlight.
For the first several days, from the 24th of August right through to the 1st of September, the swell is either non-existent or puny. We're talking flat spells and waves under 1.6ft with periods of just 2 to 4 seconds. The wind is mostly onshore or cross, messing up what little bump there is. There's a moment on the 27th of August with glassy conditions, but there's zero swell to ride. It's a frustrating start.
We finally see a pulse of energy arrive on the 2nd of September. The morning brings a 3ft swell from the NE with a 5-second period, and the combined energy is weak at just (56). The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean, but the waves are still pretty ordinary. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 4.6ft from the NE with a 6-second period, pushing the energy into the moderate range at (151). However, moderate onshore winds mess up the surface, making it a messy and unappealing option for a paddle. With the short period and onshore wind, this setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
After that pulse, it fades fast. The 3rd and 4th of September offer some clean, offshore mornings, but the swell is tiny—under 3.2ft—with weak energy readings (13-72). The wind is strong and cross-offshore on the 4th, which keeps the surface clean but the waves are too small to be worth suiting up for. The rest of the forecast into the 8th of September is a repeat of small, weak, and chopped-up conditions. There is nothing here that qualifies as a standout. The nearest thing to a window is the morning of the 2nd of September, but with weak energy and a short period, it's a pass.
This is one of those forecasts where you're better off finding something else to do for the next two weeks.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | ESE 2 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | N 3 | — | ESE 4 | NW 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 |
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 kJ | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:35PM0.46m | 11:29AM0.49m | 9:18PM0.47m | 11:41AM0.52m | 9:56PM0.47m | 11:55AM0.54m | 10:33PM0.47m | 12:10PM0.56m | 11:11PM0.45m | 12:26PM0.58m | 11:51PM0.43m | 12:43PM0.59m | 00:33AM0.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:04PM0.39m | 4:06AM0.08m | 4:33PM0.36m | 4:29AM0.07m | 5:04PM0.34m | 5:35PM0.30m | 5:12AM0.07m | 6:08PM0.27m | 5:33AM0.09m | 6:41PM0.24m | 5:53AM0.13m | 7:16PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | SE 5 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | NW 3 | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1157 | 619 | 223 | 1387 | 870 | 1133 | 560 | 753 | 467 | 1134 | 299 | 213 | 1188 | 364 | 328 | 1263 | 213 | 211 | 1263 | 805 |
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