Imperia – Rabina

Imperia · North Italy · Italy

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A right-hand point over flat rocks just east of the Molo Lungo, the long harbour wall of Oneglia in Imperia. It needs a solid south to south-west storm swell, so it only breaks now and then, but when it does the waves are powerful and good rides run for 50 m or more. Rocks sit right at the water's edge, so getting in and out takes care.

Level
Advanced
Break
Point break, rock
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A shortboard; a slightly longer board when the swell is big.

When it works

✓ A 1.3–2.5 m south to south-west swell with a light north or north-west wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swells, and strong south-west wind, when the spot fills with windsurfers instead.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • localism

Best months

October, November, December, January, February, March

Local tips

For experienced surfers only. Time your entry and exit between sets because of the rocks at the shore, and respect the few locals who surf it.

Getting there

In Oneglia, follow the harbour road out towards the Molo Lungo. Park at the Molo Lungo car park; the small beach and the wave are just to the east.

Travel notes

How often it works
Inconsistent. It needs a south to south-west swell of 1 m or more, which comes mainly with autumn and winter storms. Most waves come from local wind swell, not long-distance groundswell, and summer is usually flat.
Crowd and vibe
Usually quiet, with only a handful of surfers even on good days. The local crew knows it well, so be patient and polite.
Camping and vans
The nearest campsites we found are Camping Edy and Camping Marino, both about 3 km east towards Diano Marina. Nearest campsite about 3 km away.
Facilities
A car park at the Molo Lungo, and bars, restaurants and shops along the Oneglia harbour front a few minutes' walk away.
Water quality
The EU bathing sites east of the harbour (Sogni d'Estate, Spianata, Galeazza) were rated excellent every year up to 2025. The Spiaggia Parco Urbano site west of the harbour rated poor from 2021 to 2024 and good in 2025, so avoid the area after heavy rain.

Ideal conditions

Swell
S–SW best, SE–WSW 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 NW–NNE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
S (170°)

Live cam

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

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