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Santa Caterina surfForecast / Sardinia / Italy
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 11 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Santa Caterina surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Santa Caterina sea temperature is
18.5° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Caterina this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Caterina over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Caterina in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 12th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 16th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Caterina over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Mon 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 6 | W 5 | WNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | |
30 | 23 | 31 | 143 | 91 | 111 | 534 | 274 | 241 | 164 | 118 | 140 | 163 | 549 | 1339 | 423 | 262 | 189 | 60 | 25 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | on | |
High Tide | 6:07AM0.24m | 6:57PM0.17m | 6:48AM0.25m | 7:46PM0.20m | 7:29AM0.25m | 8:30PM0.23m | 8:11AM0.25m | 9:14PM0.25m | 8:53AM0.24m | 9:58PM0.27m | 9:37AM0.23m | 10:44PM0.28m | 10:21AM0.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:17PM0.09m | 1:01PM0.06m | 00:22AM0.08m | 1:34PM0.04m | 1:21AM0.08m | 2:07PM0.02m | 2:15AM0.07m | 2:42PM0.00m | 3:09AM0.07m | 3:19PM-0.01m | 4:02AM0.07m | 3:57PM-0.01m | 4:56AM0.07m | 4:38PM-0.00m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
 | 8:30 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:36 |
— | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 10 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | — | NW 8 | WSW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | SW 9 | NW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 |
 kJ | 30 | 2 | 1 | 143 | 91 | — | 433 | 75 | 241 | 164 | 118 | 140 | — | — | 3 | 423 | 38 | 24 | 60 | 25 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | SW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | 61 | 17 | 14 | 10 | — | — | 3 | 68 | — | — | 19 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | WNW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | WSW 4 |
| kJ | — | 23 | 31 | 20 | 23 | 111 | 534 | 274 | — | — | — | — | 163 | 549 | 1339 | — | 262 | 189 | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 201 | 338 | 477 | 0 | 332 | 433 | 353 | 332 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 332 | 354 | 347 | 377 | 0 | 0 | 913 | 2 | 65 | 997 |
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Information about the Santa Caterina Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Santa Caterina provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Santa Caterina can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Santa Caterina 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 (Santa Caterina) 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 Santa Caterina 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Sardinia? If you are looking for accommodation near Santa Caterina, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sardinia, consider staying in Oristano which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Sardinia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Alghero which is 53 km (33 miles) away, Sassari, Nuoro and Porto Torres.
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