Bogliasco 33.1
#5228 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇮🇹 Italy · Genova · near Genoa
Wind is the enemy here, peaks in January, gentle enough to learn.
Beginner friendlyBeginner
Surf score33.1 /100
Surfable days50% of the year
Clean days0% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell0% period 11 s+
Typical size0.6 m 2.0 ft median
Water19°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Bogliasco
The best time to surf Bogliasco is January, September. It rarely works. In January the water sits around 14°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 0.9 m. The nearest airport is ALL (84 km) and the nearest town is Genoa (12 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72% | 1% | 0.9 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Feb | 66% | 0% | 0.8 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Mar | 59% | 0% | 0.8 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Apr | 49% | 0% | 0.6 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| May | 47% | 0% | 0.6 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 32% | 0% | 0.4 m | 23°C | vest |
| Jul | 17% | 0% | 0.3 m | 26°C | boardies |
| Aug | 30% | 0% | 0.4 m | 26°C | boardies |
| Sep | 36% | 1% | 0.5 m | 23°C | vest |
| Oct | 50% | 0% | 0.6 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Nov | 73% | 0% | 0.9 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 71% | 0% | 0.9 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
Why 33.1
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
14.2
Clean days 24%
0.0
Groundswell 12%
0.0
Season spread 10%
4.5
Wave size 8%
0.4
Water comfort 10%
4.1
Access 10%
8.9
The detail
Faces 195° with 44% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 91% of days. Mean peak period 4.9 s. Days over 3 m: 0%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 51%. Months that work: 6 of 12. Coordinates 44.377, 9.069 (OpenStreetMap).
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