Diano Marina Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.90° N 8.08° E

Diano Marina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Diano Marina sea temperature is
28.5° C
4.3° 

Diano Marina surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Diano Marina surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SW swell with 217 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Diano Marina this week:

The surf forecast for Diano Marina over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Diano Marina in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 21st Aug)6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Diano Marina over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a tough watch for this region. We've got a long, dry spell of nothing much to get excited about, so if you're desperate for a paddle, keep your expectations on the floor.

Looking at the whole 16-day window, we're starting with a real flat patch. The first few days from the 16th through the 19th are a write-off. You're looking at tiny, weak windswell with hardly any energy behind it – the kind of surf that’s more trouble than it’s worth. The combined energy readings barely tick over (around 3 to 24), and the wave comments say it all: poor conditions. For a spot like Diano Marina (Liguria), it’s just not happening.

Things try to lift a little around the 20th. Thursday morning, the 20th of August, we finally get a glimpse of something surfable. A south-west swell pushes in at a modest 3 ft, and the wind goes glassy off the NNW. That’s the kind of clean morning you’d want for a longboard, but don't kid yourself – it's still very ordinary. The combined energy at that point hits 98, which is the absolute peak of this whole bleak forecast, and that's not saying much. By the afternoon, a cross-on wind messes it up again.

The 21st and 22nd are a repeat of the same story. Friday and Saturday mornings offer glassy conditions with a small 3 ft to 4 ft SW swell, but again, the wave energy is weak (86 and 66 respectively) and the quality is described as "very ordinary." It's marginal.

Then, from the 23rd of August right through to the end of the month, the taps turn off again. We’re talking flat, or barely a ripple. By the 29th and 30th, combined energy is down to zero. That’s over a week of nothing on offer.

So, what's the standout? If you absolutely have to get wet, your best bet is Diano Marina on the morning of Thursday, 20th August. That 3 ft SW swell with glassy NNW wind is your cleanest window. The water temp is sitting at a very unusual 83°F – that's over 7 degrees warmer than average for this time of year, so it feels like a bath. But it's *inconsistent* here, and crowds are *sometimes* an issue, so expect a few other souls chasing the same small, clean waves.

Don't expect any magic. We're in a proper lull. The second week is essentially a full blank run with no surf to speak of. Just one of those stretches.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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SW
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0.8
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.7
SW
7
0.5
SSE
5
0.4
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6
0.9
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0.8
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0.9
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6
0.6
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6
0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
31
22
5
49
15
8
2
2
3
161
52
38
35
53
41
105
61
24
4
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
N
10
N
5
SE
20
NNE
10
NNE
10
SSE
5
W
5
NNE
15
ESE
10
WNW
5
NNW
15
SSW
10
W
5
NNW
20
SW
10
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5
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10
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
00:17AM0.29m
12:34PM0.23m
00:49AM0.26m
1:23PM0.22m
1:21AM0.23m
2:25PM0.21m
1:59AM0.21m
3:53PM0.20m
3:03AM0.19m
5:39PM0.21m
6:53PM0.23m
Low Tide
5:46PM0.05m
6:42AM0.07m
6:26PM0.07m
7:17AM0.08m
7:12PM0.11m
7:56AM0.09m
8:10PM0.13m
8:48AM0.10m
9:51PM0.15m
10:03AM0.10m
00:03AM0.15m
11:28AM0.09m
1:17AM0.14m
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8:30
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Temp °C
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28
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Feels °C
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Information about the Diano Marina Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Diano Marina provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Diano Marina can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Diano Marina surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Diano Marina) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Diano Marina may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Diano Marina is 4 km (2 miles) from Imperia. If you plan a holiday in West Coast of Italy, look for hotels and other accommodation in Imperia. Imperia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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