Surf spot

Fano - Lido

Forecast conditions and map view for Fano - Lido in Italy, Mainland. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Italy, Mainland
Coordinates: 43.8523, 13.0124

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0	0.2
Wave direction	N	N	NNE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	E	ENE	NE	WSW	W	N	NNE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	N	NNE	NE	NE	NE	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ENE	ESE
Wave period (s)	2.8	2.6	2.6	3.2	3.1	3.5	3	3	2.9	2.8	2.9	2.8	2.6	2.6	2.5	2.4	2.3	2.1	2	1.9	2.1	2	1.3	1.3	1.6	1.8	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.5	3	3	2.8	2.6	2.4	1.9	2.4	2.7	2.7	2.8	2.4	2.4	2.7	3	3	3.3	3.1	3	2.8	2.7	3	3	3.4	2.1	2.3
Wave energy (kJ)	1	1	1	2	3	3	3	3	2	2	2	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
Wind speed (km/h)	6.4	8.2	9.4	18.4	15.9	15.3	8.7	10.5	9.2	6.4	11.7	12	12.7	9.8	1	6.7	7	5.7	7	8.3	11.9	7.4	3.4	5.6	4.8	3.8	5.9	4.3	10.7	9.5	6	6	4	5.4	5.4	5.5	14.2	19.1	14.5	12.9	7.9	9.9	8.2	3.3	13.5	17.1	14.6	3.6	19.9	5.8	13.5	14	7.4	8	9	12.5
Wind direction	WSWCross-off	NWCross-on	NOnshore	NOnshore	NOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NWGlassy	SWCross-off	SWOffshore	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	NWCross-on	NOnshore	NNEOnshore	SSEGlassy	SSWOffshore	SSWGlassy	SWGlassy	SWCross-off	NEGlassy	NECross-on	ECross-on	SSECross-off	SSWOffshore	SSWGlassy	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	ESECross-off	ECross-on	ESECross	SECross-off	SSEOffshore	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WGlassy	NECross-on	SECross-off	SECross-off	WGlassy	ECross	SSWOffshore	NWCross-on	ECross	ENECross-on	WCross	WNWCross	NWCross-on

Fano – Lido (Italy, Mainland) is a beachbreak spot on the Adriatic coast, known more for being a friendly, accessible local wave than a high-powered surf destination.

Quick description

Type of wave: Sandy beachbreak
Best swell: Usually works with short-period NE/E/SE windswell and storm-generated Adriatic swell
Wind preference: Best with offshore or light offshore winds; onshore winds can make it choppy quickly
Wave quality: Generally small to moderate, often soft and playful rather than heavy
Crowds: Can get busy when conditions are good, especially with local surfers and longboarders
Beach setting: Urban, easy-access beach near Fano’s waterfront

What to expect

Fano – Lido tends to offer manageable peaks along the sandbars, with waves that can be fun for: - Beginners on smaller days - Longboarders - Intermediate surfers looking for mellow, rideable waves

Because it’s on the Adriatic, the surf is highly weather-dependent and often inconsistent, so timing is everything. When a good swell lines up, it can produce clean, enjoyable peaks; during calmer periods it may be mostly flat or only knee- to waist-high.

Best conditions

Swell direction: NE to E is often the most reliable
Wind: W/NW winds can help clean it up depending on the day
Tide: Usually tide-sensitive, with sandbars changing the peak locations

Overall vibe

A fun, convenient local surf spot rather than a destination wave. It’s a good place to check if you’re staying in Fano and hoping for a surfable day, especially on the right wind and swell combo.