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.

May: Summer Lull Sets In

May sees the Mediterranean settle into a summer pattern. The average swell height drops again to 0.6m, and period shortens to 4.9s—mostly short period, weak energy. The dominant swell direction remains SW (34.0%) and SSW (18.6%), but these are largely made up of 0-0.5m waves (18.9% for SW) that barely produce rideable surf. The wind situation worsens: ideal conditions occur only 17% of the time. The onshore SSE winds (26.3%) and SE winds (16.6%) are the main players, often blowing 10-20kph and creating choppy, messy surface conditions. The offshore N and NNW winds fade to 9.6% and 18.4% respectively, and even when present, they tend to be light (0-10kph). For diehards, a late-season SW groundswell can occasionally sneak in with a period over 10s, but the odds are low. May is best for loggers and longboarders who can enjoy the small, clean days—if they happen.