Cinquale

Montignoso · North Italy · Italy

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Sandy peaks around the mouth of the Versilia river at Cinquale, between Marina di Massa and Forte dei Marmi. The banks move with each storm. It is a beginner-friendly spot when small, with the Trabucco peak a few hundred metres north.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard or a fish; a shortboard on good banks.

When it works

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

When it doesn't

✕ Strong south-west wind, and the river mouth after heavy rain.

Watch out for

  • pollution
  • rips

Best months

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

Local tips

Stay away from the river outflow after heavy rain. If Cinquale is crowded, walk north to the Trabucco restaurant peaks.

Getting there

Leave the A12 at Massa, turn right twice and drive to the sea; turn left and follow the seafront for about 3 km.

Travel notes

How often it works
Works on most south-west to west swells in the cooler months; the sandbanks decide the quality.
Crowd and vibe
Can get crowded when it is working; a mix of locals and weekend visitors.
Camping and vans
The closest we found are Camping Casone and Campeggio Lilly Pineta, both about 7 km away. Nearest campsite about 7 km away.
Facilities
Beach clubs, bars and parking along the Cinquale seafront.
Water quality
The EU bathing sites on both sides of the Versilia river mouth were rated excellent from 2023 to 2025. Avoid the river mouth after rain.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSW–WSW best, S–WNW works
Size
0.9–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore N–ESE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
SW (227°)

Live cam

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

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