Pointe de la Parata

Ajaccio · French Mediterranean · France

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The rocky point at the end of the Route des Sanguinaires, west of Ajaccio, facing the Sanguinaires islands. There are two waves, one on each side of the point, fast and ledgy over reef and sand. The point is also a well-known diving site.

Level
Advanced
Break
Point break, reef
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Quiet
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard: the waves are fast and steep.

When it works

✓ A strong west swell, often during a gale, with a north-east to east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swells, which don't wrap around the point, and onshore south-west wind.

Watch out for

  • reef
  • currents
  • rips

Best months

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

Local tips

The channel by the point is narrow and the current is strong; watch the sea urchins too.

Getting there

Drive to the end of the Route des Sanguinaires (D111) west of Ajaccio and walk out towards the point.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fickle: the swell has to be big enough to bend around the point, so it is best during and just after gales.
Crowd and vibe
Usually empty, with a few surfers at weekends.
Camping and vans
Camping Barbicaja, on the Route des Sanguinaires in Ajaccio, is about 6.5 km away. Nearest campsite about 6.5 km away.
Facilities
A car park and a café at the point in season; Ajaccio, about 12 km away, has all services.
Water quality
La Parata is rated good by the French health ministry (2025).

Ideal conditions

Swell
SW–WNW best, SSW–NW works
Size
1.8–3.2 m offshore swell; starts at 1.5 m, holds to 4 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NNE–ESE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
WSW (245°)

Live cam

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

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