Best time to surf in Italy
January to February for intermediate surfers, January to February for beginners, and March for the biggest waves. Month by month below, from 2 years of hourly wave and wind model data at 20 spots. Updated 3 November 2026.
| Month | Good days (intermediate) | Beginner days | Good days (advanced) | Typical waves | Water | Best region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1–1.4 m | 15 °C | Liguria |
| February | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1–1.6 m | 14 °C | Liguria |
| March | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1.1–1.7 m | 15 °C | Sardinia |
| April | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1.6 m | 16 °C | Sardinia |
| May | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 19 °C | Sardinia |
| June | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 24 °C | Sardinia |
| July | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–1.6 m | 27 °C | Liguria |
| August | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1.6 m | 28 °C | Liguria |
| September | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 26 °C | Sardinia |
| October | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1–1.6 m | 22 °C | Liguria |
| November | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1.1–1.7 m | 19 °C | Liguria |
| December | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1–1.6 m | 16 °C | Sardinia |
Days per month at the best third of the spots for each level, rated the way the app rates them. Model data, not observations. Method.
By region
| Region | Intermediate | Beginners | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sardinia | March, November, January | few beginner days | 15–27 °C |
| Liguria | January to February | January to February | 14–28 °C |
Questions
What is the best month to surf in Italy?
February, with about 1 good days for an intermediate surfer at the best spots. The best run of months is January to February.
When is the best time to surf in Italy for beginners?
January to February, when the beginner spots have the most days of small, clean waves.
When are the biggest waves in Italy?
March has the biggest typical surf (about 1.1–1.7 m at the spots we follow).
Can you surf in Italy in summer?
Mostly small: June to August bring almost no good days for intermediate surfers; it is the season for learning, not for good waves.
How warm is the water in Italy?
About 14 °C in February (5/4 mm hooded) to 28 °C in August (Boardshorts / rash vest).
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