
Surf Forecasts:
Reef la Maddalenetta surf forecast from 5 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 680 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reef la Maddalenetta this week:
The surf forecast for Reef la Maddalenetta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Reef la Maddalenetta in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 05) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 9th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef la Maddalenetta over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 302 | 413 | 419 | 575 | 541 | 243 | 54 | 37 | 29 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:22PM0.25m | 6:31AM0.16m | 7:13PM0.26m | 7:27AM0.18m | 7:53PM0.27m | 8:11AM0.20m | 8:29PM0.28m | 8:51AM0.22m | 9:01PM0.27m | 9:28AM0.23m | 9:31PM0.26m | 10:03AM0.24m | 9:59PM0.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:02AM0.07m | 1:17AM0.08m | 12:15PM0.06m | 1:56AM0.06m | 1:11PM0.05m | 2:28AM0.05m | 1:58PM0.04m | 2:58AM0.03m | 2:41PM0.04m | 3:25AM0.03m | 3:22PM0.04m | 3:50AM0.02m | 4:01PM0.05m | 4:15AM0.02m | |||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | SSW 3 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 302 | 413 | 241 | — | 402 | 243 | 54 | 37 | 29 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 8 | — | — | 419 | 575 | 541 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 323 | 385 | 411 | 169 | 187 | 322 | 152 | 157 | 291 | 337 | 287 | 291 | 325 | 323 | 61 | 131 | 116 | 10 | 55 | 61 | 55 |
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Information about the Reef la Maddalenetta Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Reef la Maddalenetta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Reef la Maddalenetta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Reef la Maddalenetta 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 (Reef la Maddalenetta) 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 Reef la Maddalenetta 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.
Reef la Maddalenetta is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Alghero. If you plan a holiday in Sardinia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Alghero. Alghero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










