Multedo - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (December - January - November)

The heart of the North Atlantic winter drives the most consistent and powerful swell trains into the Ligurian Sea, and Multedo reaps the rewards. With average swell heights hovering around 0.9m and periods often pushing into the 5.5-5.6s range, you get a steady diet of fun-sized to solid waves. The real gem? Offshore winds from the north quadrant blow a remarkable 49-52% of the time, meaning clean, groomed faces are the norm. When a strong low pressure system stalls in the Gulf of Genoa, expect SW swell to wrap in beautifully under crystal-clear skies.

Fair Surf Season (October - February - March)

As the seasons transition, the consistency drops off but the potential for quality sessions remains. October and March see average heights around 0.7-0.8m with periods averaging 5.0-5.4s. The wind ratios fall to 32-34% ideal, so you have to pick your windows. Typically, a passing cold front will swing the wind N-NW for a day or two, creating a clean, punchy wave on the building SW swell. It's a game of patience, but when the timing aligns, the reward is a rippable, uncrowded lineup.

Low Surf Season (April - September)

From late spring through early autumn, the Mediterranean settles into a more docile state. The dominant weather pattern shifts to a persistent thermal low that draws in onshore S and SSE winds, spoiling the surface texture. Swell heights drop dramatically—down to 0.4-0.5m from June through August—and periods shorten to 4.4-4.9s, producing weak, choppy waves. While a stray SW groundswell can still sneak in, the odds of scoring clean waves are slim. The ideal wind percentage plummets to 11-25%, making this a season better suited for a beach day than a serious surf session.

April: The Transition Slog

April marks a noticeable decline in surf quality at Multedo. The average swell height drops to 0.7m and the period shortens to 5.3s. While SW swell still accounts for 32.4% of the energy, the wind conditions become increasingly unfavorable. Ideal wind plummets to just 25%. The wind rose shows a strong increase in onshore components: SSE (21.9%) and SE (14.5%) dominate, often blowing at 10-20kph (10.2% for SSE), which destroys the surface. The once-dominant N and NNW winds drop to 12.9% and 21.4% respectively. This means many days are plagued by choppy, messy conditions. Waves rarely exceed 1m—most are in the 0-0.5m range (over 40% total). The best bet for a session is to wait for a day when a high pressure ridge builds over northern Italy, swinging the wind to a light N or NE. On those rare occasions, you might score small, clean groveling waves on the lower tides.