Il Sale Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.58° N 10.30° E

Il Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Il Sale sea temperature is
28.3° C
3.6° 

Il Sale surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Il Sale surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WSW swell with 176 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Il Sale this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Il Sale in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Il Sale over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get real about this stretch. To be honest, it’s pretty grim. The finder is throwing up a big fat zero across the board, so there’s no actual surf recommendation from the system for the entire 16-day window. We’re looking at a long, dry run from now through to the 11th of August with nothing worth paddling out for.

Let’s break it down. The only spot in the mix is Il Sale, a reef break that’s fairly consistent and needs a solid SW swell to work its magic. The water is sitting at a very unusual 83°, which is a massive 7° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a real talking point – the ocean feels like a bath.

The first few days, starting Monday the 27th, are a write-off. Monday morning shows a 4ft swell from the WSW, but the period is short at 8 seconds and the combined energy is weak at 190. The wind is onshore at 3 mph, creating poor surf. The afternoons are even worse. Tuesday the 28th sees the swell drop to 2ft, and while the morning brings a clean, offshore breeze from the NE, the wave height is just too small. The energy is a measly 32. The rest of the week through to the 31st offers next to nothing, with swell heights hovering below 1ft and combined energy in the single digits. Thursday the 30th and Saturday the 1st of August have glassy mornings, but with zero energy in the water, it’s a total flat spell.

The first week of August is a dead zone. From the 2nd to the 9th, the swell is virtually non-existent, with most readings showing 0.7ft to 1ft and energy levels staying below 10. The 4th, 5th, 8th, and 9th of August have glassy or clean conditions in the mornings, but there’s simply no wave to ride. It’s a heartbreaking stretch for a spot that wants swell.

The faintest glimmer shows up on the 10th of August, Monday morning, with a tiny 0.7ft southerly swell, but that’s a joke. The afternoon of the 10th sees a bump to 2ft from the south, with a period of 4 seconds and combined energy climbing to 13. Still, it’s poor. The 11th of August, Tuesday morning, offers the best of a bad lot: a 3ft south swell with a 5-second period and energy of 37. The wind is light and cross-on at 3 mph, creating small ripples. But let’s be honest – 3ft with a short period on a reef is not going to deliver. The afternoon turns ugly with a 22 mph onshore westerly.

Forget the paddle. If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoon of the 11th with that 22 mph onshore wind and 2ft of swell might be the only thing remotely interesting in this whole outlook. For the rest of us, it’s a solid two weeks of flat calm and frustration. The forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.2
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
2
0.4
W
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.5
W
5
0.5
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
176
94
51
29
15
7
6
3
1
0
1
4
3
4
7
6
11
11
3
3
5
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
WNW
5
N
5
NE
20
NW
10
NNW
10
NE
20
WNW
5
NW
5
NNW
15
WNW
5
NW
5
NW
20
WNW
10
WNW
5
NNW
20
W
5
NNW
5
E
15
WNW
5
NNE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:17AM0.23m
9:21PM0.30m
8:55AM0.24m
9:54PM0.31m
9:29AM0.24m
10:26PM0.32m
10:03AM0.25m
10:56PM0.33m
10:37AM0.25m
11:26PM0.33m
11:13AM0.25m
11:55PM0.33m
11:51AM0.24m
00:26AM0.32m
Low Tide
2:33PM0.04m
3:32AM0.11m
3:08PM0.03m
4:06AM0.10m
3:41PM0.02m
4:38AM0.09m
4:13PM0.01m
5:10AM0.08m
4:44PM0.02m
5:42AM0.08m
5:16PM0.02m
6:16AM0.07m
5:50PM0.04m
clear
clear
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:01
6:03
6:03
6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:46
8:45
8:45
8:44
8:43
8:42
8:40
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Temp °C
26
27
26
28
29
28
30
30
29
28
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
27
30
30
30
Feels °C
28
28
27
29
28
28
30
29
31
29
29
29
30
30
30
31
29
29
32
30
32
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Information about the Il Sale Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Il Sale provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Il Sale can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Il Sale 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 (Il Sale) 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 Il Sale 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.

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