Elba – Lacona and Laconella

Capoliveri · North Italy · Italy

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Lacona is the largest beach on the south coast of Elba, a sandy bay framed by rocks. Laconella, on the west side of the bay, gives mostly rights. The bay picks up south swells and is a classic beach break when the storm has passed and the wind turns offshore.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard or fish on small days; a shortboard when bigger.

When it works

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

When it doesn't

✕ North and west swells, and south wind.

Watch out for

  • rocks

Best months

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

Local tips

Best at the end of a south storm, when the wind swings north-west and the bay cleans up. Margidore, in the next bay, is the reef alternative.

Getting there

Take the ferry from Piombino to Portoferraio, then drive south for about 20 minutes to Lacona.

Travel notes

How often it works
Regular on south swells, which hit Elba's south coast fully. Flat on north-westerly swells.
Crowd and vibe
Not usually crowded; a small island crew. Respect the locals.
Camping and vans
Several campsites back the bay: Orti di Mare and Camping Village Stella Mare are about 1 km away, and Parco delle Dune also takes campers. Nearest campsite about 1 km away.
Facilities
Campsites, summer beach bars and parking behind the beach.
Water quality
The EU bathing sites around the bay (Fosso Santamaria, Lacona, Laconella) 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 3 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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