Moneglia – La Secca

Moneglia · North Italy · Italy

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A beach break at La Secca, on the Moneglia shore between Sestri Levante and Levanto. Peaks break left and right over sand and rocks. It only works a few times each winter, but then it can give fairly long rides.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
winter
Boards
A mid-length or a shortboard.

When it works

✓ A 1–1.5 m south-west swell with a north wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swells and any south-west wind.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • localism

Best months

December, January, February, March

Local tips

Watch the rocks in the line-up. A small local crew surfs here, so be respectful.

Getting there

Drive into Moneglia; the spot is by the football ground at the western end of the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Rarely breaks: it needs a solid south-west storm swell, mostly in winter.
Crowd and vibe
Rarely crowded; a few local surfers when it works.
Camping and vans
Il Rospo campsite is about 1.5 km away; Agriturismo Le Grigue, about 2 km away, also takes campers. Nearest campsite about 1.5 km away.
Facilities
Village beach with bars and parking nearby.
Water quality
The EU bathing site at La Secca was rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
S–SW best, SE–WSW 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 NW–NE; 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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