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Finale Ligure surfForecast / West Coast / Italy
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Finale Ligure surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Finale Ligure sea temperature is
18.1° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Finale Ligure this week:
The surf forecast for Finale Ligure over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Finale Ligure in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 7th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 7th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Finale Ligure over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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SE 6 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | |
14 | 43 | 202 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 21 | 26 | 39 | 145 | 428 | 295 | 589 | 77 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:35AM0.19m | 1:07AM0.25m | 12:11PM0.18m | 2:07AM0.24m | 1:04PM0.17m | 3:15AM0.24m | 2:33PM0.16m | 4:19AM0.25m | 4:18PM0.17m | 5:12AM0.26m | 5:38PM0.18m | 5:57AM0.27m | 6:37PM0.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:56PM0.06m | 7:30AM0.14m | 6:40PM0.07m | 8:47AM0.14m | 7:35PM0.08m | 10:20AM0.14m | 8:45PM0.09m | 11:22AM0.12m | 10:02PM0.09m | 12:07PM0.10m | 11:12PM0.09m | 12:43PM0.07m | 00:13AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — |
2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 |
16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | — | SE 5 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSW 6 | SE 4 | — | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SW 8 |
 kJ | 14 | 43 | 107 | 33 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 21 | 13 | 3 | — | 200 | 107 | 192 | 77 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 4 | SW 4 | — | S 8 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 5 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 8 | — | S 8 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 40 | 202 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 39 | 145 | 428 | 295 | 589 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 286 | 815 | 0 | 39 | 558 | 465 | 217 | 936 | 761 | 761 | 699 | 276 | 108 | 56 | 25 | 155 | 178 | 17 | 177 | 217 | 20 |
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Information about the Finale Ligure Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Finale Ligure provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Finale Ligure can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Finale Ligure 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 (Finale Ligure) 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 Finale Ligure 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.
Finale Ligure is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Albenga. If you plan a holiday in West Coast of Italy, look for hotels and other accommodation in Albenga. Albenga has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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