Surf Forecasts:
Il Sale surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, W swell with 35 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 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Il Sale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s look at Il Sale in feet and miles per hour. This is a heavy reef that only works for advanced guys, and it wants a southwest swell. Water temp is 81°F, which is about 8°F warmer than normal – that’s a real anomaly, feels like a bath. But the surf? Don’t get your hopes up.
Starting Sunday the 6th, we’ve got a tiny 1ft swell from the WSW with a 5-second period, and the energy is a measly 7. That’s a flat day. Monday and Tuesday are completely flat, zero energy. Wednesday the 9th is still a joke: 0.7ft, 4-second period, energy at 1.
Thursday the 10th afternoon gives us a little bump: 1ft from the WSW with a 9-second period, energy up to 31. Still weak, but the longer period gives it a bit of shape. Wind is light cross-shore, so it’ll be a little choppy. Friday the 11th afternoon is the best we get: 2ft from the south, 5-second period, energy at 55. That’s small and short-period, meaning it’ll be mushy, but with a light onshore breeze, there’s a tiny chance of a rideable wave.
From Saturday the 12th, it’s all downhill. The swell drops to 0.7ft or 0.3ft for days. The wind is often offshore and clean, which is nice, but there’s nothing to surf. The only half-decent moment is Tuesday the 15th afternoon: 2ft from the WSW, 7-second period, energy of 41, with light cross-shore wind. That’s the highlight of a very flat forecast.
The rest of the 16 days is tiny or flat. The reef is exposed and the swell is too small and weak to break properly. The short periods mean the waves will be fat and slow. If you’re a kite surfer, you might get a gust, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go. The water is deliciously warm, though, so if you want to float around, it’s paradise. Just don’t bring your surfboard expecting a wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | S 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | S 5 | S 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 7 |
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 kJ | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 24 | 13 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | cross-on | off | on | glassy | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:41PM0.28m | 6:36AM0.22m | 7:37PM0.31m | 7:35AM0.24m | 8:22PM0.34m | 8:23AM0.25m | 9:01PM0.35m | 9:05AM0.27m | 9:37PM0.36m | 9:45AM0.28m | 10:10PM0.35m | 10:23AM0.29m | 10:42PM0.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:37AM0.07m | 1:09AM0.11m | 12:45PM0.05m | 2:03AM0.09m | 1:39PM0.03m | 2:45AM0.06m | 2:24PM0.01m | 3:23AM0.05m | 3:05PM0.01m | 3:57AM0.03m | 3:44PM0.01m | 4:29AM0.03m | 4:21PM0.02m | 5:00AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2 | — | 5 | 6 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | S 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | WSW 7 | W 6 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | WSW 5 | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | S 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 13 | 22 | 13 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 5 | W 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 14 | — | 25 | 3 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 927 | 972 | 972 | 925 | 960 | 925 | 925 | 972 | 1156 | 926 | 975 | 331 | 143 | 331 | 143 | 143 | 697 | 213 | 368 | 753 | 368 |
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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).
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