Arenzano

North Italy · Italy

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A right-hand point over rocks on the Arenzano seafront, between Varazze and Genoa. It is softer and more crumbly than Varazze and is where people go when the Secca is too crowded. The wave loses its shape quickly once the wind picks up.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Point break, rock
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A mid-length or a shortboard with some volume.

When it works

✓ A 1–1.8 m south to south-west swell with a north wind and no sea breeze.

When it doesn't

✕ Any onshore wind, and small swells.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • urchins

Best months

November, December, January, February, March

Local tips

Go early, before the wind gets up. Booties help on the rocky entry.

Getting there

The point is on the Arenzano seafront, off the Via Aurelia; park in town and walk to the promenade.

Travel notes

How often it works
Breaks on the same storm swells as Varazze, a few dozen days each winter. Flat most of the summer.
Crowd and vibe
Less crowded than Varazze, but busy on the best days. A mellow crew of regulars.
Camping and vans
Camping Osservatorio is about 2.5 km away above Cogoleto and Campeggio UCAM about 3 km away; Caravan Park La Vesima is about 4 km east. Nearest campsite about 2.5 km away.
Facilities
Bars, shops and parking along the Arenzano seafront. Local outfits give surf and surf-skate lessons.
Water quality
The nearby EU bathing sites (Lerone Est, Lerone Ovest, Lo Scoglio) were rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSE–SW best, ESE–WSW 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 WNW–NE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
S (170°)

Live cam

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

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