Mini Capo surf break

Mini Capo surfForecast / Sardinia / Italy

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 11 May 2026 CEST
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Mini Capo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mini Capo sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mini Capo this week:

The surf forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mini Capo in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 12th May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 16th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mini Capo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning).

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
5
0.7
W
5
0.1
W
10
0.9
WNW
5
1.3
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.9
NW
6
1.6
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
2.3
NW
9
2.1
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
0.9
NW
6
0.5
NW
5
0.3
NW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
29
2
0
191
82
62
346
244
200
233
595
1159
885
637
467
260
109
54
13
4
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
W
10
WNW
20
WNW
5
S
15
SSW
25
NW
20
WNW
20
W
15
WNW
30
WNW
35
NW
35
WNW
20
W
25
NW
25
WNW
10
NNE
5
SE
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
SSE
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
5:57PM0.15m
6:07AM0.24m
6:57PM0.17m
6:48AM0.25m
7:46PM0.20m
7:29AM0.25m
8:31PM0.23m
8:11AM0.24m
9:14PM0.25m
8:54AM0.24m
9:58PM0.27m
9:37AM0.22m
10:44PM0.28m
10:22AM0.21m
Low Tide
11:17PM0.09m
1:02PM0.06m
00:22AM0.08m
1:34PM0.04m
1:21AM0.08m
2:07PM0.02m
2:16AM0.07m
2:42PM0.00m
3:09AM0.07m
3:19PM-0.00m
4:02AM0.07m
3:57PM-0.01m
4:57AM0.07m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:30
8:30
8:31
8:32
8:34
8:35
8:36
8:37
3
1
1
1
1
3
Temp °C
19
18
18
18
17
18
18
17
17
18
16
17
17
16
17
18
16
15
16
16
17
17
17
15
15
16
16
14
12
14
15
10
9
10
11
12
13
14
14
14
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
6
0.7
W
5
0.1
W
10
1.3
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.6
WSW
4
0.9
SW
7
0.9
WSW
7
1.3
NW
8
0.4
WSW
7
2.3
NW
9
1.9
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.5
NW
5
0.3
NW
5
Energy kJ
4
29
2
191
82
12
65
70
200
17
885
467
260
109
5
13
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
7
0.1
W
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
4
Energy kJ
14
70
62
2
6
5
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
5
0.7
W
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.4
WSW
6
0.9
NW
6
1.6
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
2.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
6
Energy kJ
19
24
45
13
62
346
244
233
595
1159
637
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
463
211
423
460
2
2
369
121
133
500
328
348
518
372
328
500
0
2
1
915
403
Best forecast wave conditions in Sardinia
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Italy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
2
3
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
8
9
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
6
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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.

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