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Level 4/10

San Benedetto del Tronto

San Benedetto, Marche, Italy

San Benedetto del Tronto represents the extreme challenge of Adriatic Sea surfing—a beach that might see rideable waves 10 times per winter when rare Bora wind storms generate short-period swells. The Adriatic is a tiny, enclosed sea that simply doesn't produce consistent surf, but determined Italian surfers on the east coast chase every hint of swell with religious devotion. When it works, the novelty and uncrowded reality make it worthwhile. This is surf culture at its most dedicated and optimistic.

10-Day Forecast
Today5
6
Poor
0.2m@3s
8km/h
Thu6
15
Poor
0.1m@3s
8km/h
Fri7
0
Poor
0.1m@3s
10km/h
Sat8
0
Poor
0.2m@4s
11km/h
Sun9
0
Poor
0.3m@3s
11km/h
Mon10
0
Poor
0.2m@3s
8km/h
Tue11
0
Poor
0.2m@3s
9km/h
Wed12
0
Poor
0.3m@3s
8km/h
Thu13
0
Poor
0.3m@3s
17km/h
Fri14
0
Poor
0.3m@3s
13km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 6 km/h · PM 9 km/h
Swell
0.2m
ESE(114°)
Score: 0/25
Period
3s
Short period / windswell
Score: 0/25
Wind
8km/h
ESE(103°)
Score: 13/25
Weather
31°C
0.0mm11%
First light 5:29amSunrise 5:59amSunset 8:21pmLast light 8:51pm
Confidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

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tidem
1:10am0.0m
8:30am0.2m
4:30pm0.3m
1:30am0.1m
3:30pm0.3m
2:00am0.1m
2:30pm0.4m
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2:30am0.1m
8:10am0.0m
3:30pm0.4m
2:30am0.1m
8:45am0.0m
4:00pm0.4m
3:30am0.2m
9:00am0.1m
4:10pm0.4m
Night

Tide times today

1:10 am
Low tide - 0.04m
8:30 am
High tide - 0.20m
4:30 pm
High tide - 0.31m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

6
Poor
Components
Swell Direction8/25
Swell Size0/25
Swell Period0/25
Wind13/25
Raw Score21/100
Adjustments
💨 Gusty Wind-3
📉 Undersized Swell-12
🚫 Undersized Capmax 15
Adjusted Score6/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score6

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
E (80°)
Direction range
40° - 120°
Size range
1m - 2m
Ideal size
1.7m
Height multiplier
1.00×
Ideal period
9s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
W (280°)
Offshore range
240° - 320°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all

Water temp

14°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: Beach town access. Tourist infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at San Benedetto del Tronto?

San Benedetto del Tronto handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.

What wind direction is offshore at San Benedetto del Tronto?

Offshore wind at San Benedetto del Tronto blows from the W (280°). Anything in the 240° to 320° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at San Benedetto del Tronto?

San Benedetto del Tronto wants E swell (40° to 120°) between 1m and 2m, with a period of 9s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf San Benedetto del Tronto?

The main season at San Benedetto del Tronto is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. A secondary window runs Mar, Oct. Adriatic winter storms. Extremely rare.

How do I get to San Benedetto del Tronto?

Fly into AOI, then allow about 60 minutes by road. Beach town access. Tourist infrastructure.

What kind of wave is San Benedetto del Tronto?

San Benedetto del Tronto is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.

Best Season

Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Secondary: Mar, Oct

Adriatic winter storms. Extremely rare.

Getting There

Airport
AOI
Drive time
60 min
Data quality
verified

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