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Playa di Catania surfForecast / Sicily / Italy
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa di Catania this week:
The surf forecast for Playa di Catania over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa di Catania in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa di Catania over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - |
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| Energy (?) | 120 | 138 | 402 | 872 | 378 | 153 | 78 | 41 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | off | off | off | off | glass | off | off | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | off | off | cross- off | off | off | glass | off | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross | off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:34PM 0.20 | 5:26AM 0.15 | 6:08PM 0.19 | 5:54AM 0.14 | 6:54PM 0.17 | 6:33AM 0.12 | 8:11PM 0.16 | 8:33AM 0.11 | 10:16PM 0.16 | 11:34AM 0.12 | 11:45PM 0.17 | 12:36PM 0.14 | 12:41AM 0.18 | 1:19PM 0.17 | 1:24AM 0.20 | 1:57PM 0.20 | 2:03AM 0.20 | 2:34PM 0.22 | 2:40AM 0.21 | 3:11PM 0.24 | 3:17AM 0.20 | 3:49PM 0.25 | 3:54AM 0.19 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:01AM 0.03 | 11:52PM 0.06 | 11:26AM 0.04 | 12:31AM 0.07 | 11:56AM 0.05 | 1:33AM 0.09 | 12:38PM 0.07 | 3:51AM 0.09 | 2:16PM 0.08 | 5:53AM 0.08 | 4:54PM 0.08 | 6:37AM 0.06 | 6:18PM 0.06 | 7:11AM 0.04 | 7:13PM 0.04 | 7:43AM 0.02 | 8:00PM 0.03 | 8:16AM 0.00 | 8:43PM 0.01 | 8:48AM -0.01 | 9:25PM 0.01 | 9:22AM -0.02 | 10:06PM 0.01 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa di Catania Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa di Catania provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa di Catania can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa di Catania 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 (Playa di Catania) 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 Playa di Catania 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.
Playa di Catania is 7 km (4 miles) from Catania. If you plan a holiday in Sicily, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catania. Catania has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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