Sant Elmo surf break

Sant Elmo surfForecast / Sardinia / Italy

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 CEST
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Sant Elmo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sant Elmo sea temperature is
20.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Sant Elmo surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 4s period, SSW swell with 12 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sant Elmo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Sant Elmo in the next 16 days are 0.6m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 1st Jun)2ft (0.6m) 4s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sant Elmo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.1
SE
4
0.2
SSW
3
0.2
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.2
SSW
4
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
SE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
SE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
2
1
1
Wind (km/h)
10
S
5
NNW
5
N
10
ESE
5
NNE
10
NE
10
E
5
SW
5
WNW
15
S
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
W
10
NW
5
N
10
SSE
10
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
15
WNW
0
E
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
High Tide
8:51PM0.26m
8:38AM0.24m
9:26PM0.28m
9:13AM0.24m
10:01PM0.29m
9:48AM0.23m
10:37PM0.29m
10:23AM0.23m
11:13PM0.29m
10:57AM0.22m
11:51PM0.29m
11:31AM0.22m
00:31AM0.28m
Low Tide
2:22PM0.04m
2:53AM0.09m
2:53PM0.04m
3:34AM0.09m
3:25PM0.03m
4:13AM0.08m
3:58PM0.03m
4:50AM0.08m
4:31PM0.03m
5:28AM0.09m
5:06PM0.04m
6:07AM0.10m
5:41PM0.04m
6:49AM0.10m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:40
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:43
Temp °C
28
28
25
26
24
24
25
23
25
25
25
26
29
27
25
26
24
25
27
22
22
27
27
25
26
25
24
24
23
26
24
25
26
28
27
26
26
23
24
23
18
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
4
0.2
SSW
3
0.2
SSW
3
0.2
SSW
4
0.3
SSW
3
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SE
4
0.3
NNE
2
Energy kJ
4
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1041
1067
1387
1378
1057
1238
1199
1053
1053
1053
507
513
507
103
101
1730
532
544
528
123
484
Best forecast wave conditions in Sardinia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Italy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
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Information about the Sant Elmo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sant Elmo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sant Elmo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sant Elmo 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 (Sant Elmo) 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 Sant Elmo 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.

Sant Elmo is 33 km (20 miles) from the city of Sinnai. If you plan a holiday in Sardinia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sinnai. Sinnai has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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