Surfing in Italy in December
In December the best surfing in Italy is at Sardinia – Capo Mannu, Fontanamare & Chia – Su Giudeu.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 16–17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 16°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 25 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 11; a day can have both
When are you planning to go?
1
DecPEAK SEASON
Capo Mannu
Sardinia · Italy
1.2 m waves16° water16° air
Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ AHO 67 km
2
DecGOOD
Fontanamare
Italy
1.4 m waves17° water17° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CAG 53 km
3
DecGOOD
Su Giudeu
Chia · Italy
1.1 m waves17° water16° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CAG 43 km
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Italy in December?
Sardinia – Capo Mannu: 1.2 m waves; Fontanamare: 1.4 m waves; Chia – Su Giudeu: 1.1 m waves.
How warm is the water in Italy in December?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
Which airport is closest?
Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO), 67 km from Sardinia – Capo Mannu; Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG), 53 km from Fontanamare.
