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.

January: Winter's Prime

The North Atlantic roars to life during January, and Multedo lies directly in the crosshairs of the most active storm track. The average swell height sits at 0.9m with a period of 5.6s, offering consistent punchy waves. Swell direction is dominated by SW (28.8%) and SSW (11.6%), which are both optimal angles for this SSW-facing beach. The real victory is the wind: 49% of the time you get offshore flow from the N (16.7%) and NNW (42.1% - surprisingly strong, but NNW is cross-shore at 196°? Wait, the beach faces SSW (202.5°). Offshore is N (0°), NNE (22.5°), NE (45°), ENE (67.5°). NNW is 337.5° - that's slightly west of north, but still on the offshore side. In fact, given the beach orientation, N through NE are pure offshore; NW-NNW can be side-offshore. The data shows a huge NNW wind component (42.1%), but much of that is light (0-10kph at 15% and 10-20kph at 26.2%). These light NNW winds are actually side-offshore and can produce clean conditions. The onshore S-SW winds are minimal (S 7.1%, SSW 1.4%, SW 0.6%). This means most days deliver clean, lined-up surf. Waves in the 0.5-1.5m range are the bread and butter, providing fun-sized to solid rides. Keep an eye on the longer period pulses that push into the 10-14s range—they transform the break into a powerful, hollow wave.