Rosignano – Lillatro

Rosignano Solvay · North Italy · Italy

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Lillatro is a set of three A-frame peaks over flat rock at Rosignano Solvay, a regional classic of the Tuscan coast. Il Primo has a longer right that steepens as the swell grows; Il Centrale gives good lefts and rights; Il Terzo gives fun waves both ways. The white sand and turquoise water come from the nearby Solvay works.

Level
Advanced
Break
Reef break, rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Packed
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard; longboards are not allowed on the central peak.

When it works

✓ A 1–2.5 m south-west to west swell with a north-east or east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swells, and any westerly wind.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • rips
  • crowds
  • localism
  • pollution

Best months

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

Local tips

Keep longboards off Il Centrale. It is very crowded at weekends, so try a weekday. Do not leave valuables in the car.

Getting there

From Rosignano Solvay take the coast road south and turn towards the sea just before the Solvay plant; the reef is in front of the old factory.

Travel notes

How often it works
One of the more reliable reefs in Tuscany on west and south-west swells from autumn to spring.
Crowd and vibe
Very crowded at weekends with a strong local crew. Respect the order on each peak.
Camping and vans
Tripesce campsite is about 5 km away; there is a camper area about 300 m from the reef. Nearest campsite about 5 km away.
Facilities
Parking near the beach and the shops of Rosignano Solvay.
Water quality
The EU bathing site at Lillatro was rated excellent from 2023 to 2025. The Spiagge Bianche are next to the Solvay chemical works, and some surf guides call the water polluted.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SW–W best, S–NW works
Size
1–2.2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.7 m, holds to 3.2 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore N–ESE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
WSW (245°)

Live cam

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