Sant Elmo Surf Break

Sant Elmo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.21° N 9.57° E

Issued: 1 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sant Elmo sea temperature is
26.4° C

3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Sant Elmo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sant Elmo surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, SE swell with 21 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 0.7m 4s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 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 31°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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)
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.1
NE
4
0.6
SSW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.2
SSW
3
0.1
NE
4
0.2
SSE
3
0.4
SE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
4
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
N
5
N
10
SSE
10
W
5
W
25
SW
5
NNW
5
W
5
E
5
N
5
NNE
10
SE
5
SW
5
NNE
10
SSE
10
SW
0
SSE
15
SE
5
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:22AM0.29m
1:16PM0.21m
1:58AM0.28m
2:09PM0.21m
2:39AM0.27m
3:12PM0.21m
3:27AM0.26m
4:26PM0.21m
4:26AM0.25m
5:44PM0.23m
5:34AM0.24m
6:56PM0.25m
6:44AM0.24m
Low Tide
6:36PM0.04m
7:47AM0.09m
7:15PM0.06m
8:30AM0.08m
8:00PM0.07m
9:18AM0.08m
8:56PM0.09m
10:12AM0.07m
10:09PM0.11m
11:12AM0.06m
11:34PM0.11m
12:14PM0.05m
00:58AM0.10m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:00
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:03
6:03
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:51
8:51
8:51
8:50
8:50
8:50
8:49
8:49
 mm
Temp °C
30
28
28
29
28
31
31
31
28
29
28
28
29
27
29
30
28
30
30
28
29
Feels °C
30
29
29
29
27
30
27
28
29
31
30
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
29
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
5
0.1
SW
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.4
SW
4
0.2
SSW
3
0.1
NE
4
0.2
SSE
3
0.4
SE
4
Energy kJ
2
1
3
1
1
4
1
1
1
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
4
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
5
0.3
SW
3
0.6
SSW
3
0.5
WSW
4
Energy kJ
7
2
8
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
535
103
101
1144
275
1041
1041
773
1490
1461
1067
1483
1472
1057
1042
1229
1044
1080
1228
1076
871
Best forecast wave conditions in Sardinia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Italy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
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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