Ansedonia – Il Cartello

Orbetello · North Italy · Italy

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A left-hand point over rocks and sand at Ansedonia, at the southern tip of Tuscany, with a long sandy beach full of beginners on its right. When a south to south-east swell runs, it gives a nice left in a wild, clear-water setting.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Point break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard or mid-length on the point; a longboard on the beach.

When it works

✓ A 1–2 m south to south-east swell with a north-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ West and north-west swells, and onshore wind.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • crowds

Best months

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

Local tips

Ask for Il Cartello when you arrive; parking is free and right in front. Beginners should stay on the beach next to it.

Getting there

Leave the Via Aurelia at the second Ansedonia exit and ask for Il Cartello; the car park faces the spot.

Travel notes

How often it works
Breaks sometimes, on south and south-east swells, mostly in the cooler months.
Crowd and vibe
Usually a few surfers; busier on good weekends.
Camping and vans
We found no campsite listed close to the spot.
Facilities
Free parking by the spot; shops and bars in Ansedonia and Orbetello.
Water quality
The nearby EU bathing sites (Foce Canale Ansedonia, Feniglia – lato Ansedonia) were rated good in 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSE–SW best, SE–WSW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 3 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore N–E; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
SW (225°)

Live cam

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

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