Is Arenas surfForecast / Sardinia / Italy

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 18 Jan 2026 CET
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Is Arenas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Is Arenas sea temperature is
14.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Is Arenas this week:

The surf forecast for Is Arenas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Is Arenas in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 23rd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 24th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 25th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Is Arenas over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu night).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
N
0.4
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.5
N
0.4
NNW
0.4
N
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
WNW
1.3
NW
0.9
WSW
0.1
N
3
WSW
4
WSW
Period(s) (?)8777999998788788775910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11192720392725282619928260041216486113832849
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
20
E
25
ESE
25
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
WNW
5
NW
10
ESE
20
SSE
25
SSE
5
WNW
20
WNW
5
WNW
10
SE
35
WSW
15
SW
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
onoffcross-
off
cross-
off
ononglassoffcrosscrossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:33PM
0.19
9:49AM
0.28
9:07PM
0.19
10:21AM
0.28
9:43PM
0.19
10:51AM
0.28
10:21PM
0.19
11:22AM
0.28
11:04PM
0.18
11:53AM
0.27
11:53PM
0.18
12:27PM
0.26
12:54AM
0.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:31PM
0.09
2:50AM
0.01
4:04PM
0.09
3:22AM
0.00
4:39PM
0.09
3:54AM
0.00
5:13PM
0.08
4:26AM
0.01
5:49PM
0.07
5:01AM
0.03
6:28PM
0.07
5:40AM
0.05
7:12PM
0.07
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise7:45--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:41--7:41--
Sunset-5:27--5:28--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:32--5:34-
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
thunderstorm
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
--51-------115137--112518
Temp. °C161512141514141311131210111111131311131412
Feels °C (?)12119111111886109775989871111
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Information about the Is Arenas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Is Arenas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Is Arenas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Is Arenas 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 (Is Arenas) 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 Is Arenas 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Sardinia? If you are looking for accommodation near Is Arenas, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sardinia, consider staying in Oristano which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Other places in and around Sardinia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Alghero which is 56 km (35 miles) away, Sassari, Nuoro and Iglesias.

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