Anzio – Marinaretti

Anzio · Central and South Italy · Italy

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A long sandbar next to the harbour of Anzio. The waves rise slowly and peel, which makes it the best longboard spot on the Lazio coast and a good place to learn. The harbour shelters it from north-west wind, so a big west or north-west swell gives its best days.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Crowded
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard; a fish or mid-length for others.

When it works

✓ A big west to north-west swell wrapping in, with a north-west or north wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swell and south or south-east wind.

Watch out for

  • crowds

Best months

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

Local tips

Go when a north-west mistral swell is running and the open beaches are blown out. Do not leave valuables in the car.

Getting there

In Anzio, next to the harbour; the parking is right in front of the spot, busier in summer.

Travel notes

How often it works
Less consistent than the open beaches: it needs a big swell to wrap around the harbour, so it works mostly in winter.
Crowd and vibe
Crowded when it works, but the mood is friendly and people watch from the street.
Camping and vans
The closest we found are Isola Verde Camping Village, about 7 km away, and Sunset, about 8 km away. Nearest campsite about 7 km away.
Facilities
Anzio town centre with bars, restaurants and shops next to the spot.
Water quality
The EU bathing sites around the Anzio harbour were rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSW–WNW best, SE–NW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.8 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore W–NNE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
SSE (165°)

Live cam

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

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