Recco

North Italy · Italy

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Recco has the busiest surf beach on the Riviera di Levante. A sandy peak near the river mouth suits beginners, while the left side of the bay breaks over rocks and boulders and is more technical. It is home to Blackwave, one of the largest surf schools in Italy, and to a surf festival each spring.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Packed
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
Soft-tops and longboards on the sand; a shortboard on the rocky left.

When it works

✓ A 0.8–1.5 m south to south-west swell with a north or north-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Flat summer days and strong south-west wind.

Watch out for

  • crowds
  • rocks
  • pollution

Best months

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

Local tips

Beginners should stay on the sandy peak with the schools. Weekdays are much calmer than weekends.

Getting there

Leave the A12 at Recco and follow the signs to the sea. The waves break near the river mouth, with parking along the front.

Travel notes

How often it works
One of the more regular spots in the Gulf of Genoa: frequent small waves from autumn to spring. Summer is often flat.
Crowd and vibe
Crowded, with surf schools in the water most days. Learn the etiquette and respect the surfers on the rocky left.
Camping and vans
No campsite in Recco. Camping Rapallo is about 5 km away. Nearest campsite about 5 km away.
Facilities
Town beach with bars, restaurants and parking. Blackwave and other schools offer lessons and hire.
Water quality
Baracchetta Biagio and Zona Corso Garibaldi were rated excellent in 2025; the Piscina Antonio Ferro site was only sufficient. Avoid the river mouth after heavy rain.

Ideal conditions

Swell
S–SW best, SE–WSW works
Size
0.9–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.5 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NNW–ENE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
SSW (205°)

Live cam

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

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