Best Time to Ride · Surf foiling · Italy
Surf foiling in Italy
1 surf foiling spots in Italy. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for surf foiling.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best waves in Italy: January, September–November (around 1 m, water 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit).
- Smaller waves and the warmest water, good for beginners: July–September (around 0.6 m, water 26°C, no wetsuit).
- Top picks: Chia – Su Giudeu.
Chia – Su GiudeuSardinia, Italy · best January, MarchIntermediate and up · 15°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CAG 43 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
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Best time to go →Wave height: average daily maximum.
Month by month in Italy
| Month | Waves | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1.3 m | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 14°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 1.1 m | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 15°C |
| MarchMar | 1.2 m | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 16°C |
| AprilApr | 1 m | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 18°C |
| MayMay | 0.7 m | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 22°C |
| JuneJun | 0.6 m | 23°C | shorty | 28°C |
| JulyJul | 0.6 m | 26°C | no wetsuit | 31°C |
| AugustAug | 0.6 m | 27°C | no wetsuit | 31°C |
| SeptemberSep | 0.7 m | 26°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| OctoberOct | 0.8 m | 23°C | shorty | 24°C |
| NovemberNov | 1.1 m | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 19°C |
| DecemberDec | 1.1 m | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 16°C |
Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for surf foiling in Italy?
Best waves in Italy: January, September–November (around 1 m, water 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit). Smaller waves and the warmest water, good for beginners: July–September (around 0.6 m, water 26°C, no wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Italy?
It depends on the month: about 27°C water in August (no wetsuit) and about 15°C in February (5/4 wetsuit and boots).
Is Italy good for beginners?
The spots here suit intermediate and advanced riders more than beginners.
Which airport is closest?
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG), 43 km from Chia – Su Giudeu.
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