Surf spot

Capo mannu 1

Forecast conditions and map view for Capo mannu 1 in Italy, Sicily Sardinia. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Italy, Sicily Sardinia
Coordinates: 40.0292, 8.3890

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.6	1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW
Wave period (s)	4.5	4.5	4.3	4.2	4	4	3.6	3.4	3.1	2.9	2.7	2.7	3.4	3.8	2.9	2.5	2.7	3	3.2	3.4	3.4	3.3	3.1	3.1	3	3.1	3.2	3.3	3.3	3.3	3.2	3.1	3	5.7	5.4	5.8	6	5.8	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.2	5	5	4.9	4.8	4.6	4.5	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.9	5	4.8
Wave energy (kJ)	17	13	11	8	6	3	2	6	3	2	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	3	18	64	97	95	83	68	60	55	49	47	44	35	26	21	20	22	21	22	26	32	33	33
Wind speed (km/h)	6.7	8.3	7.9	8.8	18.3	31.5	30.3	11.2	7.2	7.1	7.4	17	20.5	21.1	14.2	7.2	9.7	11.3	11	5.6	14.6	15	9	3	8.4	10.1	10.2	10.5	14.3	14.6	5.5	3.2	8.7	3.5	7	23.1	28	29.2	25.4	21.2	21.3	17	16.1	27.3	27.3	27.1	23.9	16.8	7.4	4.7	7.7	9.8	20.7	21.6	13.8	10.7
Wind direction	ESEOnshore	ENECross-on	EOnshore	WOffshore	NWOffshore	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNECross	NNECross	NNECross	NECross-on	NWCross-off	NWOffshore	NWOffshore	NNWCross-off	NCross-off	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	SWCross-off	WCross-off	WNWOffshore	NCross-off	ENEGlassy	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SSWCross	WSWCross-off	WOffshore	WSWCross-off	EGlassy	EOnshore	ENEGlassy	NNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NWOffshore	NWOffshore	NWOffshore	NWOffshore	NWOffshore	NWOffshore	NWOffshore	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNWGlassy	EOnshore	WNWOffshore	NWOffshore	NWOffshore	NWOffshore	NECross-on

Capo Mannu 1 is a well-known surf spot on the west coast of Sardinia, Italy—not Sicily. It sits on the Sinis Peninsula, near San Vero Milis / Oristano, exposed to the open Mediterranean swell.

Spot description

Type: Reef / rock-bottom break with powerful waves
Wave quality: Can be very good on the right swell, especially when clean and well-aligned
Swell direction: Works best with W to NW swells
Wind: E/NE offshore conditions are usually the cleanest
Skill level: Generally intermediate to advanced, due to power, reef, and sometimes heavy conditions
Best season: Autumn and winter usually offer the most reliable surf, though it can break outside those months too

What to expect

Capo Mannu 1 is known for: - Strong, fast waves - Reefy sections - Potentially hollow or punchy rides - A spot that can get crowded when conditions are good

Hazards

Shallow reef / rocks
Powerful waves
Variable currents
Can be unforgiving for beginners

General vibe

It’s one of Sardinia’s most famous surf locations, offering a mix of scenic coastline and serious wave energy. When conditions line up, it can produce some of the best surf in the Mediterranean.