Sant Elmo surf break

Sant Elmo surfForecast / Sardinia / Italy

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 01 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
17.9° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sant Elmo this week:

The surf forecast for Sant Elmo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sant Elmo in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 5th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Fri
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
E
5
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
5
0.3
E
5
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
1.2
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
6
1.6
SE
6
1.6
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
14
22
8
5
11
16
90
176
195
209
269
69
68
95
118
122
113
142
98
60
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
E
5
SSW
10
SE
15
SE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
ENE
15
SSW
5
SSE
5
NE
10
ESE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
5
WNW
0
ESE
10
ENE
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
10:19PM0.29m
10:14AM0.26m
10:52PM0.29m
10:45AM0.25m
11:25PM0.29m
11:16AM0.23m
00:01AM0.28m
11:47AM0.22m
00:41AM0.27m
12:20PM0.21m
1:26AM0.26m
12:58PM0.19m
2:20AM0.25m
1:50PM0.18m
Low Tide
4:25AM0.06m
4:24PM0.03m
5:02AM0.07m
4:52PM0.03m
5:38AM0.08m
5:23PM0.04m
6:16AM0.09m
5:55PM0.05m
6:58AM0.11m
6:32PM0.06m
7:47AM0.12m
7:14PM0.07m
8:50AM0.13m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
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8:14
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:17
8:19
8:20
8:21
Temp °C
15
17
18
16
17
18
16
18
18
17
17
19
18
18
19
17
18
19
18
20
20
10
15
15
14
15
15
15
17
17
18
18
18
19
18
18
16
17
18
18
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
E
5
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
E
5
0.3
E
5
1.3
SE
6
1.3
SE
6
0.9
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
Energy kJ
33
14
13
8
5
124
150
53
68
95
118
122
113
142
98
60
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.6
E
5
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
5
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
Energy kJ
1
5
5
2
1
1
1
1
20
22
8
14
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
7
Energy kJ
5
5
3
1
1
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
5
0.4
NNE
5
0.5
E
7
0.2
SSE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
1.2
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
6
1.6
SE
6
1.6
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
6
0.5
ENE
5
Energy kJ
28
9
22
1
11
16
90
176
195
209
269
69
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
548
530
562
519
519
519
507
15
527
15
15
69
0
0
67
4
15
15
0
0
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Sardinia
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Italy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
5
5
5
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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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