Bogliasco - surf spot statistics

Bogliasco, Italy, offers varying surf conditions throughout the year, with the best months for surfers typically being winter and early spring when ground swells are more consistent and swell sizes are larger. From January to March, ground swell percentages range between 21% and 24%, combined with mean swell sizes of 1.0–1.2m, making these months the most reliable for surfable waves. Despite stronger swells, wind conditions are generally poor during this period, with bad wind percentages peaking at 86–89%. However, the presence of ground swells—which produce cleaner, more organized waves—can still provide decent opportunities when wind conditions temporarily improve. April and November also show some promise, with decent ground swell contributions (13–14%) and slightly better wind conditions than mid-winter, though wave heights begin to taper off toward the lower end (0.9–1.1m). The summer months from May to August are the least favorable, with ground swells dropping to as low as 3–8%, wind swells dominating, and mean swell sizes dwindling to 0.6–0.7m. Wind conditions remain poor year-round but are particularly challenging in summer, with bad wind frequencies exceeding 90% in some months. Autumn sees a slow return of ground swells, particularly in October and November, though wave quality still depends heavily on rare favorable wind days. Overall, the optimal time to surf Bogliasco is between November and March, when ground swells are more frequent and wave heights are at their peak, despite the generally onshore winds. Surfers should monitor forecasts closely for the occasional clean wind window during these months.

April in Bogliasco offers surfable conditions, though with limitations. The average swell height of 0.9m and a 7.1s period suggest mostly small to medium waves, often in the 0.5-1.5m range. The best swells come from the SW to WSW directions, with SSW and SW accounting for the majority of waves over 1m (12.24% SSW and 14.56% SW in the 0.5-1m range). Larger waves (1.5m+) are infrequent but possible, primarily from SW, W, and WNW directions. Wind is a key factor—only 14% of the time is ideal, with the worst conditions coming from northerly and easterly directions, which can create onshore chop. The most favorable winds are light offshore from the NE to E quadrant, though they’re rare (under 5% combined). Expect inconsistent surf, with larger days relying on SW/W swells and cleaner conditions hinging on favorable winds. It’s a spot for patient surfers comfortable with waist-high waves, with occasional shoulder-high sets on the best days.