Funtanazza

Arbus · Sardinia · Italy

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A right-hander on the north side of the bay of Funtanazza, on the wild Costa Verde. It breaks over rock and sand, needs a decent swell and is sheltered from north-west winds, so it works when the mistral blows.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Reef break, sand and rock
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard.

When it works

✓ A 1.2–2.5 m west to north-west swell with a north to east wind, or during a mistral.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swell and south-west wind.

Watch out for

  • rocks

Best months

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

Local tips

Check it when the mistral blows out the beaches facing north-west.

Getting there

From Arbus take the road to Montevecchio and the coast, then the track down to Funtanazza.

Travel notes

How often it works
Needs a bigger swell, so it breaks less often than the open beaches.
Crowd and vibe
Few surfers.
Camping and vans
The closest we found is Camping Sciopadroxiu, about 10 km away. Nearest campsite about 10 km away.
Facilities
None at the beach; small shops in Arbus and Torre dei Corsari.
Water quality
The EU bathing site at Funtanazza was rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WSW–NW best, S–N works
Size
1.3–2.5 m offshore swell; starts at 1 m, holds to 3.5 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NNW–ESE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
WSW (245°)

Live cam

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

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