Sant Elmo surf break

Sant Elmo surfForecast / Sardinia / Italy

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 13 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
18.8° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Saturday (May 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sant Elmo in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 16th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 16th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 16th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue morning).

Wed
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
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)
0.9
SW
6
0.7
WSW
7
0.1
SW
8
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.1
SE
4
1.4
SW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
2
0
0
5
1
0
18
7
1
2
5
5
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
20
W
15
W
30
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
25
SSW
30
SW
20
WNW
30
WNW
25
NW
20
WNW
25
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
NW
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
7:49PM0.24m
7:50AM0.29m
8:35PM0.27m
8:34AM0.29m
9:20PM0.30m
9:19AM0.29m
10:05PM0.32m
10:04AM0.28m
10:51PM0.33m
10:51AM0.26m
11:41PM0.33m
11:39AM0.25m
00:33AM0.33m
Low Tide
1:39AM0.07m
2:17PM0.02m
2:32AM0.06m
2:56PM0.01m
3:23AM0.05m
3:36PM-0.00m
4:14AM0.05m
4:18PM-0.01m
5:06AM0.05m
5:01PM-0.00m
6:01AM0.06m
5:47PM0.01m
6:59AM0.07m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:24
8:25
8:27
8:28
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:31
Temp °C
21
17
19
21
19
20
20
19
18
19
16
19
21
17
19
22
19
22
25
22
22
15
11
16
16
17
18
17
17
12
12
10
15
16
12
16
18
16
21
21
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
4
0.1
SW
8
0.4
SSW
4
0.1
SE
4
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.1
W
8
0.1
N
6
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
NE
4
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
1
2
5
1
18
7
1
1
5
5
2
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
5
0.1
W
6
0.4
SE
5
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
W
9
0.2
N
7
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
1
1
5
3
1
2
4
1
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
W
9
0.1
N
5
0.1
SE
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
1
2
1
2
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
6
0.7
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
3
1.4
SW
5
0.3
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
W
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.2
WNW
2
Energy kJ
46
38
9
10
12
11
10
98
1
3
3
4
3
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
531
360
22
652
101
101
297
67
402
477
69
69
1181
134
136
1120
362
301
1053
406
537
Best forecast wave conditions in Sardinia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Italy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
5
4
7
4
5
5
4
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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