Piombino – Perelli

Piombino · North Italy · Italy

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A beach break in the Sterpaia park near Piombino, one of the few south-facing spots in Tuscany. Next to the canal mouth it can give a long right when the swell is big enough, with other peaks along the beach.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A longboard or a fish.

When it works

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

When it doesn't

✕ West and north-west swells, which miss it, and south wind.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

October, November, December, January, February, March

Local tips

Check it when a south swell is running and the west-facing spots are small. Quagliodromo, to the west, is an alternative when Perelli is busy.

Getting there

Follow the signs for the Parco della Sterpaia from Piombino and park by the Perelli beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Only works on south and south-west swells, so it is less consistent than the west-facing coast.
Crowd and vibe
Can get crowded on the few good days; otherwise quiet.
Camping and vans
The closest campsite we found is Pappasole Camping Village, about 6 km east. Nearest campsite about 6 km away.
Facilities
Park car parks and summer beach bars; shops in Piombino.
Water quality
The EU bathing site at Perelli was rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
S–SW best, SE–WSW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.7 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore WNW–NE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
S (185°)

Live cam

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

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