Forte dei Marmi – Il Pontile

Forte dei Marmi · North Italy · Italy

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The pier at Forte dei Marmi shapes sandbanks on both sides, giving steep lefts and rights that can get hollow. It is the best-known wave in Versilia and one of the most consistent in Tuscany. On big days surfers paddle out beyond the end of the pier, about 300 m out. Small days suit beginners.

Level
Beginners
Break
Jetty, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Packed
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard on hollow days; a longboard or mid-length when it is small.

When it works

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

When it doesn't

✕ Flat summer days and strong west to south-west wind.

Watch out for

  • crowds
  • localism

Best months

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

Local tips

Respect the locals and never drop in. Check both sides of the pier: one is often better than the other. Keep clear of the pier pilings.

Getting there

Leave the A12 at Versilia and drive towards the sea; the pier is in the centre of Forte dei Marmi.

Travel notes

How often it works
One of the most consistent spots in Tuscany: one guide puts it at around 150 surfable days a year. Summer is mostly flat.
Crowd and vibe
Very crowded at weekends. Locals are friendly but expect respect in the line-up.
Camping and vans
No campsite in Forte dei Marmi. The closest we found are Camping Casone and Lilly Pineta, about 10 km away; there is a camper parking area about 6 km south in Marina di Pietrasanta. Nearest campsite about 10 km away.
Facilities
Town centre with beach clubs, bars, restaurants and surf shops.
Water quality
The EU bathing sites at the pier and north of it were rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSW–WSW best, S–WNW works
Size
0.9–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 3 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 (231°)

Live cam

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

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