Surf Forecasts:
Il Sale surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, WSW swell with 640 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Il Sale this week:
The surf forecast for Il Sale over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Il Sale in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. 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+) | 5PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Il Sale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Grab a seat. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Il Sale over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, looking at the whole run, it's a tough stretch. The water's sitting at a very unusual 84°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only thing working in our favour. The surf is scarce and small, and the conditions are often messy. We're staring down a long gap of mostly poor surf, with the first real glimmer of something not showing up until way down the track.
The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 18th morning has a tiny 3ft swell from the WSW with a short 7-second period, and the combined energy is a weak 90. Winds are light and offshore, making it clean, but the wave comment says it all: "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." The rating is a 1/10. After that, it's a string of days with very small waves, poor conditions, and zero scores. We’re looking at a solid 6-day gap with no real recommendations.
Saturday morning the 22nd sees a brief moment of calm with glassy conditions and a 2ft swell, but it’s from the WSW with a pathetic 6-second period and combined energy of just 44. It’s still a zero-rated day. The pattern continues through the end of August.
Now, there is one standout, but it's a long way off and it's only for the experts. On Friday the 28th of August, the swell finally shows some muscle. The morning brings a 8ft swell from the WSW, with a combined energy of 637 (that's strong energy). The period is still a short 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit junky. But the kicker is the wind: it's a fresh 19 mph onshore from the WSW. This is a full-on, onshore mess. The wave comment is "poor surf conditions" and the score is 0. The afternoon drops to 6ft but the wind stays strong onshore. This setup at a reef break with that much onshore wind looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It's too big and blown out for anyone but the most experienced.
The rest of the run into the first days of September is tiny, clean, and completely flat. The 30th of August has zero combined energy. Not a single wave. The whole 16-day window is a frustrating one for the paddle surfer.
So, in short, there's nothing worth chasing. The 28th of August has some size, but the wind ruins it. For the rest, you're better off checking the forecast again in a few days. Forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). 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 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 5 | S 5 | S 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 |
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89 | 53 | 27 | 19 | 15 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 44 | 40 | 46 | 64 | 25 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 40 | 640 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:36PM0.24m | 1:34AM0.25m | 2:36PM0.23m | 2:15AM0.22m | 4:01PM0.22m | 3:20AM0.20m | 5:44PM0.23m | 5:02AM0.19m | 6:59PM0.24m | 6:26AM0.20m | 7:47PM0.26m | 7:20AM0.21m | 8:23PM0.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:26PM0.11m | 8:08AM0.09m | 8:24PM0.14m | 9:01AM0.10m | 10:02PM0.16m | 10:17AM0.11m | 00:08AM0.16m | 11:42AM0.10m | 1:21AM0.14m | 12:47PM0.08m | 2:05AM0.13m | 1:33PM0.06m | 2:38AM0.11m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 |
89 | 53 | 27 | 19 | 15 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 46 | 64 | 25 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 6 | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 13 | — | — | — | 25 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | S 5 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | 44 | 40 | — | — | 11 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 40 | 640 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 303 | 143 | 143 | 1156 | 975 | 177 | 1156 | 6 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 165 | 934 | 92 | 211 | 928 | 220 | 233 | 6 | 44 |
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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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