Portixeddu

Fluminimaggiore · Sardinia · Italy

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A beach more than 2 km long between Buggerru and the Costa Verde, cut in two by the mouth of the Rio Mannu. Lefts and rights break along the sand, and the best wave is a right at the north end with a hollow take-off. There is also a left off the rocks.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard or a fish; a step-up on the bigger days.

When it works

✓ A 1.2–2.2 m west swell with an east wind, as the mistral dies down.

When it doesn't

✕ Strong mistral (north-west wind) blowing onshore, and small swell.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • localism

Best months

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

Local tips

Check it the day the mistral stops, when the swell is still up and the wind turns east. Watch the rips near the river mouth.

Getting there

From Buggerru drive about 6 km north on the coast road; there is parking behind the beach by the pine wood.

Travel notes

How often it works
Works on most west and north-west swells in the cooler months, but it is often blown out while the mistral blows. Mostly flat in summer.
Crowd and vibe
Can get busy when it works, with surfers who also check Buggerru. There are locals; wait your turn.
Camping and vans
Camping Ortus de Mari is about 1 km away. Nearest campsite about 1 km away.
Facilities
A beach kiosk and bar in summer; restaurants and places to stay in the village.
Water quality
The EU bathing sites at Portixeddu were rated excellent in 2025. The site by the Rio Mannu mouth had poor years until about 2017; after heavy rain, stay away from the river mouth.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WSW–NW best, SW–NNW works
Size
1.2–2.2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.9 m, holds to 3 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NE–SE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
W (270°)

Live cam

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

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