Gaeta – Sant'Agostino

Gaeta · Central and South Italy · Italy

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A fast, powerful left over sand near the headland at Sant'Agostino, north of Gaeta. The headland shelters it from southerly winds. It closes out once the swell goes over about 2.5 m.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard.

When it works

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

When it doesn't

✕ Small swell, and swells over about 2.5 m when it closes out.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • crowds

Best months

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

Local tips

Best on short, sharp storm swells. When it is big, Serapo in Gaeta may be easier.

Getting there

A few kilometres north of Gaeta on the coast road (SR213); park along the road above the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Needs a decent storm swell, so it breaks only a few times a month in winter.
Crowd and vibe
Can be crowded when it works; the mood is friendly.
Camping and vans
Campeggio Lo Scarpone is about 2 km away, and there is a camper area about 600 m away. Nearest campsite about 2 km away.
Facilities
Beach bars in summer and parking along the road; Gaeta and Sperlonga are close.
Water quality
The EU bathing sites at Sant'Agostino were rated excellent from 2023 to 2025. Clear water.

Ideal conditions

Swell
S–WSW best, SE–W works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.8 m, holds to 2.5 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore N–E; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
SW (223°)

Live cam

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

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