Gaeta – Serapo

Gaeta · Central and South Italy · Italy

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The town beach of Gaeta, a sandy bay with lefts and rights for every level. It needs a storm swell, but a big north-west swell can also wrap in and give good waves.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard, a fish or a soft-top.

When it works

✓ A 0.8–1.5 m south-west swell with a north or north-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swell and south-west wind; summer is usually flat.

Watch out for

  • crowds

Best months

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

Local tips

Watch the weather maps for a Tyrrhenian low: Serapo only works on storm swell.

Getting there

In Gaeta town; follow the signs for Spiaggia di Serapo. There is a camper parking area nearby.

Travel notes

How often it works
Breaks only now and then, on storm swells; flat for long spells.
Crowd and vibe
Crowded when it works, but the mood is friendly. Be polite with the locals.
Camping and vans
Campeggio Lo Scarpone is about 7 km away; there is a camper parking area about 1 km away. Nearest campsite about 7 km away.
Facilities
Gaeta town with bars, restaurants and shops along the beach.
Water quality
The EU bathing sites at Serapo were rated excellent from 2023 to 2025. One guide calls the water suspect, so avoid it after heavy rain.

Ideal conditions

Swell
S–WSW best, SE–NW 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 NW–ENE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
SSW (210°)

Live cam

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

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