Surf Forecasts:
Il Sale surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WSW swell with 785 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM. 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+) | 11AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Il Sale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the menu for Il Sale over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a slow cooker for the first week and a half. We've got a lot of small, weak swells with poor conditions, and the wind is mostly doing the wrong thing. The ocean's just not cooperating. The water is sitting at 83°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you'll be comfortable in boardshorts, but you won't be doing much surfing.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Tuesday, the 25th of August. The swell is a touch bigger at 6 ft from the WSW, and the breeze is light offshore from the NE. It's still not great, just "surfable waves," but it's the first time we get a clean window. The combined energy is moderate (238). But don't get too excited – by the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it gets messy.
The real standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is the morning of Thursday, the 3rd of September. That's the first time we see proper good surf conditions. The swell is a solid 5 ft from the WSW, and with a light SE cross-offshore breeze, it's going to be clean. The combined energy is moderate (304), and the period bumps up a bit, giving it a bit more shape. This is the best session on offer, without a doubt. For advanced surfers, the 8 ft swell on the morning of Friday, the 28th of August could be worth a look, but the wind is variable, and the conditions are just marginal. Morning of Tuesday, the 1st of September has a 7 ft swell but it's being hammered by a 28 mph onshore wind – that's a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle surfer's dream.
So, to sum it up: wait it out, the early part of the second week is a write-off, but the morning of the 3rd of September is your best bet. It's a bit of a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it looks promising.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | S 3 | S 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
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 kJ | 18 | 22 | 53 | 50 | 24 | 37 | 113 | 192 | 228 | 181 | 93 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 238 | 746 | 534 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 8:01AM0.23m | 8:55PM0.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:11PM0.04m | 3:09AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 7 | S 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 18 | 22 | 53 | 50 | 24 | 37 | 113 | 4 | 228 | 181 | 93 | 22 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 432 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | S 5 | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 8 | — | — | 16 | — | 4 | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 3 | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 24 | — | 192 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 238 | 746 | 534 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 143 | 425 | 24 | 6 | 781 | 143 | 9 | 254 | 56 | 39 | 6 | 928 | 929 | 1156 | 931 | 945 | 944 | 513 | 0 | 84 | 0 |
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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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