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Ponente (Sicily) surfForecast / Sicily / Italy

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 CET
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Ponente (Sicily) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ponente (Sicily) sea temperature is
15.8° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponente (Sicily) this week:

The surf forecast for Ponente (Sicily) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponente (Sicily) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 16th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 16th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 19th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponente (Sicily) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, near gales from the SE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tue
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
0.8
SSW
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SSE
1
SE
0.8
S
0.9
SSE
1.6
SE
4
SE
3
SSE
2.1
SSE
3
SSW
3
SSW
Period(s) (?)554566656666444699988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3434152540483465721053825342224165246514046448991331
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
20
ESE
5
E
15
E
25
SE
15
E
15
E
25
SE
25
ESE
35
E
30
S
30
S
30
SSW
25
SSE
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:52AM
0.15
1:21PM
0.12
2:18AM
0.17
1:56PM
0.13
2:44AM
0.18
2:25PM
0.14
3:10AM
0.19
2:52PM
0.15
3:35AM
0.20
3:19PM
0.16
4:00AM
0.20
3:46PM
0.16
4:26AM
0.20
4:15PM
0.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:15AM
0.08
7:27PM
0.04
8:37AM
0.06
8:00PM
0.03
9:00AM
0.05
8:29PM
0.01
9:22AM
0.05
8:58PM
0.00
9:46AM
0.04
9:26PM
-0.00
10:10AM
0.04
9:54PM
-0.00
10:35AM
0.03
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tue
20
Sunrise-7:18--7:18--7:18--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16-
Sunset--5:09--5:10--5:12--5:13--5:14--5:15--5:15
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------------1---52319
Temp. °C141515121616131716151716131615151614141514
Feels °C (?)1213131013141113131412121012115578107
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Information about the Ponente (Sicily) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ponente (Sicily) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponente (Sicily) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponente (Sicily) 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 (Ponente (Sicily)) 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 Ponente (Sicily) 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 Sicily? If you are looking for accommodation near Ponente (Sicily), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sicily, consider staying in Porto Empedocle which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Sicily where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Favara which is 10 km (6 miles) away, Agrigento, Palma di Montechiaro and Canicatti.

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