Surf Forecasts:
Su Paulo Su surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW swell with 437 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Su Paulo Su this week:
The surf forecast for Su Paulo Su over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Su Paulo Su in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Su Paulo Su over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Su Paulo Su.
Honestly, it’s a tough run ahead. This reef setup wants a clean NW swell and offshore winds to work its magic, but most of this 16-day window is filled with either onshore slop, lumpy cross-chop, or just not enough size. The overall swell energy is weak for the most part – you’ll see readings like 0 (and 1) for days on end, which tells you there’s hardly any push. The few pulses of energy that do pop up get hammered by the wind, so don't get your hopes up for much.
The window starts right now, Monday the 17th of August, but there’s almost nothing. Monday morning is dead flat with glassy conditions (combined energy 0), and by afternoon a weak 1 ft NW swell shows up but it’s cross-onshore and messy. Tuesday the 18th sees a jump to 6 ft from the NW with moderate energy (269), but the wind is NW 19 mph in the afternoon creating lumpy, cross-onshore junk. Not surfable.
Wednesday the 19th of August morning is your best bet so far. We’ve got a 4 ft NW swell with a period of 7 seconds, energy at 132 – moderate, and the wind is glassy from the ESE at 3 mph. That’s clean. It’s only a 1 out of 10, the shape won’t be great, but if you’re desperate, that morning window is the first real chance to get wet. By afternoon, it’s gone again.
The next week is pretty bleak. A few tiny pulses – 2 ft on Saturday the 22nd morning (combined energy 60) with glassy winds – surfable but ordinary. Sunday the 23rd morning has a 1 ft clean offshore from the east, but it’s tiny. The pattern just keeps teasing.
There’s a bit of a lift on Wednesday the 26th of August morning: 3 ft NW swell, period 7 seconds, and the combined energy bumps up to 198 – moderate. It’s glassy calm with WSW winds at 0 mph. That could be worth a paddle if you can find a peak. Still only rated a 1, so don’t expect firing waves, but at least the surface is clean.
But the real interesting window, the one that’s worth circling on the calendar, is Tuesday the 1st of September morning. Now, that’s over a week away, so treat it as a promising long-range hint, not a guarantee. The forecast shows 6 ft NW swell with an 8-second period and combined energy jumping to 446 – that’s strong. The wind is light cross-onshore from the west at 3 mph, just a slight air, so the surface will have small ripples but it’ll be surfable. This is the biggest, most energetic swell of the whole outlook. For a reef break like Su Paulo Su that’s exposed to NW swells and prefers that direction, this is the standout session. The size is pushing into intermediate territory – not for groms, but not death-wish big either. The period is a touch short (8 seconds), so the waves will be a bit crumbly, but with that much energy, it’ll still produce rideable surf.
Crowds are possible here, so don't expect to have it to yourself if the forecast holds.
This spot is a consistent reef, so it does break more often than not. But the next 16 days are mostly a washout. That one morning on the 1st of September is the only true standout if it comes together.
Outside of that, you're looking at long gaps – three or four days at a time where the best you get is a 0 out of 10. It’s a rough stretch.
This is Rusty signing off – stay patient, and mark that 1st of September on your board.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 2 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 269 | 328 | 321 | 132 | 46 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 25 | 20 | 45 | 61 | 13 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:30AM0.26m | 12:49PM0.19m | 00:59AM0.23m | 1:40PM0.19m | 1:29AM0.20m | 2:42PM0.18m | 2:01AM0.18m | 4:14PM0.18m | 2:48AM0.16m | 5:58PM0.19m | 7:13PM0.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:59AM0.06m | 6:37PM0.07m | 7:31AM0.06m | 7:22PM0.10m | 8:08AM0.07m | 8:20PM0.12m | 8:55AM0.08m | 10:05PM0.14m | 10:05AM0.08m | 00:35AM0.14m | 11:30AM0.08m | 1:49AM0.13m | |||||||
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
8:22 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 321 | 132 | 46 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 25 | 20 | 45 | 61 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | NW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 15 | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 2 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 34 | 269 | 328 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 426 | 1087 | 1104 | 197 | 178 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 1470 | 337 | 295 | 999 | 488 | 217 | 84 | 217 | 0 | 11 | 371 |
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Information about the Su Paulo Su Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Su Paulo Su provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Su Paulo Su can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Su Paulo Su 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 (Su Paulo Su) 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 Su Paulo Su 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.
Su Paulo Su is 17 km (11 miles) from Oristano. If you plan a holiday in Sardinia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Oristano. Oristano has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











