Marina di Vecchiano

Vecchiano · North Italy · Italy

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A long wild beach inside the Migliarino–San Rossore park, between the Serchio river mouth and Torre del Lago. The sandbars change with every storm, so the peaks move and the quality goes from sloppy to very good. It is rarely crowded.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Quiet
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A fish, mid-length or longboard.

When it works

✓ A 1–1.5 m west to south-west swell with an east or north-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Strong onshore wind, and messy short-period wind swell.

Watch out for

  • currents
  • rocks

Best months

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

Local tips

Walk along the beach to find the best bank. Do not leave valuables in the car; thefts are reported.

Getting there

From Pisa, drive about 5 km to Marina di Vecchiano and walk through the dunes to the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Exposed, but the quality depends on the sandbars and the swell period; best in winter.
Crowd and vibe
Rarely more than a few surfers. Quiet and natural.
Camping and vans
Campeggio Bosco Verde and Camping Burlamacco, near Torre del Lago, are about 3 km away. Nearest campsite about 3 km away.
Facilities
Few facilities: a car park and a summer beach bar. Shops are in the villages inland.
Water quality
The EU bathing sites at the Serchio mouth (rated good in 2025) and north of it (excellent) are nearby. Avoid the river mouth after heavy rain.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SW–W best, S–NW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.8 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NNE–SE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
W (260°)

Live cam

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

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