Is Arenas surfForecast / Sardinia / Italy

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 16 Aug 2025 CEST
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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
25.5° 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 Sunday (Aug 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Is Arenas in the next 12 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 18) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 17th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 22nd Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NW
0.2
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.1
NW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.2
WNW
0.7
NW
1.5
NW
1.9
NW
1.9
NW
2.4
NW
1.7
NW
1.4
NW
Period(s) (?)334576665544376788887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)21458138221395103843243513473802355188
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
5
ENE
10
ESE
15
SW
5
E
5
SE
10
WSW
5
E
10
SE
10
W
5
SSE
10
ENE
10
WSW
5
E
5
N
25
NW
10
NW
10
W
30
WNW
5
NNW
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassoffcrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcross-
on
offcross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:50PM
0.19
3:13AM
0.19
5:31PM 4:43AM
0.20 0.17
6:54PM
0.22
6:17AM
0.16
7:54PM
0.25
7:26AM
0.17
8:41PM
0.27
8:17AM
0.18
9:21PM
0.28
9:00AM
0.19
9:56PM
0.29
9:38AM
0.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:33PM
0.12
10:12AM
0.06
11:43PM
0.13
11:30AM
0.06
1:24AM
0.11
12:40PM
0.05
2:25AM
0.10
1:37PM
0.03
3:09AM
0.08
2:23PM
0.02
3:47AM
0.07
3:03PM
0.01
4:20AM
0.07
Sat
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Sunrise--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43
Sunset8:22--8:21--8:19--8:17--8:15--8:15--8:13--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C292729292629302729282630322726262425242325
Feels °C (?)303029302930302929292930312926242321202126
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Is Arenas (light winds from the WNW at Ruinas wx 40 km from Is Arenas). 0.4m 3s local chop from the WNW to make surfable waves.

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16 km/h
WNW
0.0
25.5
Air / Water (°C)
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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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