Nazare Big Wave Challenge Gets Yellow Alert, Could Run Saturday in Giant Waves
70-foot plus waves predicted for Portuguese big wave tow surfing competition.
Surf Forecasts:
The most powerful waves expected at Lignano Pineta (Stephanie's) in the next 12 days are 0.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 17th Dec) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lignano Pineta (Stephanie's) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Sat 20 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
Rating (10 max) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE | SSE | SE | SE | SSE | SSE | SE | SE | — | — | SE | SE | SE | |
| Period(s) (?) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | - | - | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||
Wind (km/h) | NE | NNE | NNE | NE | NE | NNW | NE | NE | NE | NNE | NE | NE | N | W | N | N | N | N | NNE | NE | ENE | |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:33AM 0.88 | 7:03PM 0.61 | 6:09AM 0.90 | 7:40PM 0.68 | 6:42AM 0.92 | 8:11PM 0.73 | 7:14AM 0.93 | 8:40PM 0.77 | 7:46AM 0.95 | 9:09PM 0.80 | 8:16AM 0.95 | 9:39PM 0.82 | 8:45AM 0.96 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:35PM 0.44 | 12:53PM 0.26 | 11:42PM 0.45 | 1:18PM 0.19 | 12:33AM 0.45 | 1:43PM 0.13 | 1:15AM 0.43 | 2:10PM 0.09 | 1:51AM 0.42 | 2:38PM 0.06 | 2:24AM 0.41 | 3:07PM 0.04 | 2:55AM 0.41 | 3:36PM 0.03 | ||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Sat 20 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:23 | - | - | 4:23 | - | - | 4:23 | - | - | 4:24 | - | - | 4:24 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | |

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The above surf forecast table for Lignano Pineta (Stephanie's) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Lignano Pineta (Stephanie's) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lignano Pineta (Stephanie's) 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 (Lignano Pineta (Stephanie's)) 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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Are you planning a holiday in Adriatic - Italy? If you are looking for accommodation near Lignano Pineta (Stephanie's), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Adriatic - Italy, consider staying in Saint Michael which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Adriatic - Italy where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Porto Nogaro which is 18 km (11 miles) away, Portogruaro, Monfalcone and Piran.

