10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Levanto, Levanto, Liguria, Italy
Levanto is where the famous Cinque Terre coastline meets the improbable world of Mediterranean surf culture. This small beach town catches rare winter swells from Ligurian Sea storms and transforms into Italy's most scenic surf spot when conditions align. The waves are inconsistent and fickle, but the setting—dramatic cliffs, colorful villages, world-class Italian food—makes the wait worthwhile. Combine a surf check with hiking the Cinque Terre trails, and you've found the ultimate Mediterranean adventure.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 22/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 14/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
No alignment: Swell from 171° is outside workable range 210°-280°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.2m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 4s is below minimum 9s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 255° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Levanto. Either swell direction (171°), size (0.2m), or wind (8 km/h from 255°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.2m (0.7ft) swell from 171° (S) at 4.1s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 207° is 33° off optimal 240°, barely within workable range 210°-280°.
Short period: 6s is below minimum 9s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 243° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
Poor conditions at Levanto. Either swell direction (207°), size (0.2m), or wind (7 km/h from 243°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.2m (0.7ft) swell from 207° (SSW) at 5.9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 231° is 9° off optimal 240°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 7s is below minimum 9s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 259° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
Poor conditions at Levanto. Either swell direction (231°), size (0.9m), or wind (8 km/h from 259°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 231° (SW) at 6.5s period
Too small: 0.4m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 274° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
Poor conditions at Levanto. Either swell direction (231°), size (0.4m), or wind (7 km/h from 274°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 231° (SW) at 6s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 228° is 12° off optimal 240°, workable but not ideal.
Short period: 5s is below minimum 9s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 250° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
Poor conditions at Levanto. Either swell direction (228°), size (0.2m), or wind (7 km/h from 250°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.2m (0.7ft) swell from 228° (SW) at 5s period
Good alignment: Swell from 243° is 3° off optimal 240°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 148° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
Poor conditions at Levanto. Either swell direction (243°), size (0.2m), or wind (5 km/h from 148°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.2m (0.7ft) swell from 243° (WSW) at 4s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 230° is 10° off optimal 240°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 190° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
Poor conditions at Levanto. Either swell direction (230°), size (0.5m), or wind (8 km/h from 190°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 230° (SW) at 5s period
Good alignment: Swell from 233° is 7° off optimal 240°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 286° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
Poor conditions at Levanto. Either swell direction (233°), size (0.4m), or wind (7 km/h from 286°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 233° (SW) at 5s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Good alignment: Swell from 242° is 2° off optimal 240°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 258° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
Poor conditions at Levanto. Either swell direction (242°), size (0.2m), or wind (5 km/h from 258°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.2m (0.7ft) swell from 242° (WSW) at 4s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 275° is 35° off optimal 240°, barely within workable range 210°-280°.
Too small: 0.3m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 217° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 350°-60°.
Poor conditions at Levanto. Either swell direction (275°), size (0.3m), or wind (5 km/h from 217°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.3m (1.0ft) swell from 275° (W) at 4s period
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