Castiglione della Pescaia – Le Rocchette

Castiglione della Pescaia · North Italy · Italy

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A right over a sandbar by the rocks at Le Rocchette, about 2 km north of Castiglione della Pescaia. Probably the best wave in this part of Tuscany, and a longboard favourite on small days. When the swell is big the rides get shorter and steeper, and it is no longer a beginner wave.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Crowded
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard on small days; a shortboard or mid-length when it is bigger.

When it works

✓ A 1–1.5 m south to south-west swell with a north or north-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ West and north-west swells, and strong south wind.

Watch out for

  • crowds
  • rocks

Best months

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

Local tips

It is one of the few waves around, so it gets busy. Respect the order on the peak.

Getting there

From Castiglione della Pescaia drive about 2 km north; a side road on the left leads to Le Rocchette and the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly regular on south and south-west swells from autumn to spring.
Crowd and vibe
Usually crowded because it is the best wave nearby. Mixed crowd of locals and longboarders.
Camping and vans
Baia Azzurra Club and Stella del Mare campsites are about 400 m from the beach. Nearest campsite about 0.5 km away.
Facilities
Campsite services, summer beach bars and parking nearby.
Water quality
The EU bathing sites at Scoglio Rocchette and Le Rocchette were rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSE–SW best, SE–WSW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.7 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore WNW–ENE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
S (175°)

Live cam

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

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