Algajola

French Mediterranean · France

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The sandy beach east of the old village of Algajola, in Balagne between Calvi and L'Île-Rousse. Peaks break along the beach in north-west and west swells. It suits all levels.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Quiet
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard or fish.

When it works

✓ A west to north swell with a south-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Onshore north-west wind and summer.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

January, February, March, April, October, November, December

Local tips

Watch the swimming-zone buoys in season.

Getting there

Algajola, on the T30 between Calvi and L'Île-Rousse. Train station (Balagne line) by the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Breaks in most north-west swells, but waves are often small.
Crowd and vibe
Usually empty.
Camping and vans
Camping a Marina is about 700 m away. Nearest campsite about 0.7 km away.
Facilities
Village with bars and restaurants; lifeguards in summer.
Water quality
Aregno beach, next to Algajola, is rated excellent by the French health ministry (2025).

Ideal conditions

Swell
W–N best, WSW–NNE works
Size
0.9–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.4 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore E–S; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
NW (326°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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