Livorno – Bagni Fiume

Livorno · North Italy · Italy

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A reef on the rocky Livorno seafront, about 3 km south of the harbour, also called La Buca. It is a shallow A-frame, with the right the main wave. When a west to south-west swell hits the Livorno coast it is one of the better reefs in the area.

Level
Advanced
Break
Reef break, rock
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Crowded
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A shortboard.

When it works

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

When it doesn't

✕ Small swells and any onshore wind; it is shallow.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • rips
  • localism

Best months

November, December, January, February, March

Local tips

Shallow and rocky: not for beginners. The local crew is tight, so watch first and wait your turn.

Getting there

Follow the seafront south from Livorno harbour for about 3 km; the spot is just before the Bagni Fiume bathing establishment.

Travel notes

How often it works
Works on west to south-west storm swells in autumn and winter; flat most of the summer.
Crowd and vibe
Crowded when good, with a strong local scene. Respect the regulars.
Camping and vans
The nearest campsite we found is Miramare, about 4.5 km south. Nearest campsite about 4.5 km away.
Facilities
Bathing establishments and bars along the Livorno seafront; parking on the coast road.
Water quality
The nearby EU bathing sites (Santa Lucia, Rio Felciaio, Scogliera Lazzaretto) were rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SW–W best, S–NW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.7 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore N–ESE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
WSW (240°)

Live cam

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

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