Ruppione

Pietrosella · French Mediterranean · France

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A sandy bay on the south shore of the Gulf of Ajaccio, near Porticcio. Sandbars give good waves in bigger west and north-west swells. It is a regional classic with a local crew.

Level
Advanced
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard.

When it works

✓ A west to north-west swell of 1 m or more with an east to south-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swells and onshore west wind.

Watch out for

  • localism
  • crowds

Best months

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

Local tips

Watch for urchins and the swimming-zone buoys. Keep a low profile with the locals.

Getting there

South of Porticcio on the D55 towards Pietrosella. Parking behind the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Sometimes breaks: it needs a swell of about 1 m, a few days a month in winter.
Crowd and vibe
Crowded on weekends, with some localism.
Camping and vans
Camping Europe is about 2.5 km away. Nearest campsite about 2.5 km away.
Facilities
Beach restaurants and parking.
Water quality
Plage du Ruppione is rated excellent by the French health ministry (2025).

Ideal conditions

Swell
WSW–NW best, SSW–NNW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 2.8 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 (254°)

Live cam

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

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