
Surf Forecasts:
Mini Capo surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, NW swell with 33 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mini Capo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Mini Capo in the next 16 days are 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.
Alright, let me break it down for ya. Honestly, the next 16 days are looking flat to tiny for Mini Capo, so don't get your hopes up for any real waves. We're looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, with a bit of a tease right at the end.
Starting off, the forecast is grim. From Thursday July 9th right through to the end of the third week, we're talking about wave heights barely cracking 2 ft, and most of the time it's under 1 ft. The combined swell energy is weak, often in the single digits (19 to 30 range at best), so there's just no power in the water. That first week is a total washout for surfing.
There's a real gap here. For days on end, from the 9th all the way through to the 17th, there's nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, and the periods are short (mostly 5-7 seconds), meaning it's just wind chop or weak, dribbly lines. The morning of Saturday July 11th has a glassy, offshore wind, but with a combined energy of just 1, it's a millpond, not a surf break.
The first hint of something comes on Friday morning, July 17th. We see a bump to 2 ft of northwest swell with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 24, which is still weak, but it's the best we've got. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNW, so the surface will be clean. But honestly, 2 ft at a reef break like Mini Capo is barely a knee-high ripple. It's not a standout.
The only real window that might get a little interesting is right at the end of the outlook. On Thursday, July 23rd, we see a 2 ft northwest swell in the afternoon, with a clean cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is 18. Then on Friday, July 24th, the morning is tiny, but in the afternoon we get a fresh offshore wind from the NNW at 19 mph, with a 1 ft southwest swell. The period is a very short 2 seconds, so it's just wind swell, but the offshore wind is a major positive for cleaning it up. Still, the size is tiny.
So, the best on offer? That's a tough call. Maybe the late afternoon of Friday July 24th. The fresh offshore wind will make it glassy and clean, but the waves are only 1 ft. If you're desperate for a longboard glide, that's your window. But don't expect any power. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 77°, so at least you won't be cold waiting for a set.
Stay patient, my friend. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's a flat spell.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | S 3 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | — | — | — | W 6 |
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19 | 30 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 5:58PM0.19m | 5:09AM0.21m | 7:07PM0.21m | 6:19AM0.20m | 8:04PM0.24m | 7:25AM0.20m | 8:56PM0.27m | 8:23AM0.19m | 9:44PM0.29m | 9:15AM0.19m | 10:29PM0.30m | 10:04AM0.19m | 11:14PM0.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:11AM0.05m | 11:21PM0.12m | 12:08PM0.04m | 00:54AM0.11m | 1:03PM0.02m | 2:09AM0.10m | 1:54PM0.01m | 3:11AM0.09m | 2:43PM-0.00m | 4:06AM0.08m | 3:28PM-0.01m | 4:56AM0.07m | 4:12PM-0.01m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 34 | 35 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 36 | 36 | 33 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | NNW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | NNW 4 | S 3 | WSW 7 | NNW 3 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — |
19 | 30 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | WSW 6 | NNW 3 | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | W 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 908 | 993 | 953 | 911 | 911 | 908 | 908 | 908 | 121 | 112 | 133 | 364 | 912 | 1257 | 779 | 810 | 1273 | 1228 | 1323 | 1124 | 1090 |
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Information about the Mini Capo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mini Capo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mini Capo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mini Capo 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 (Mini Capo) 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 Mini Capo 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 Mini Capo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sardinia, consider staying in Oristano which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Sardinia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Alghero which is 59 km (37 miles) away, Sassari, Iglesias and Nuoro.










