Sainte-Restitude – Fiume Secco

Calvi · French Mediterranean · France

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An A-frame on a rocky reef at the mouth of the Fiume Secco, in the bay of Calvi. The left is longer than the right. It is a regional classic and holds big swells.

Level
Intermediate
Break
River mouth, rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard; a step-up on the bigger days.

When it works

✓ A north-west to west swell with a south-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Swells from the south or east, and onshore mistral still blowing.

Watch out for

  • rocks

Best months

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

Local tips

Enter carefully over the boulders at the river mouth.

Getting there

Just east of Calvi on the coast towards Lumio, at the mouth of the Fiume Secco.

Travel notes

How often it works
Breaks regularly in north-west swells from autumn to spring.
Crowd and vibe
Usually quiet.
Camping and vans
Camping Dolce Vita, east of Calvi, is about 1.5 km away. Nearest campsite about 1.5 km away.
Facilities
Few at the spot; Calvi is close.
Water quality
The nearby beaches of Calvi and Lumio are rated excellent by the French health ministry (2025).

Ideal conditions

Swell
W–NNW best, WSW–N works
Size
1–2.5 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 4 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore E–S; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
NW (324°)

Live cam

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

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