San Vincenzo – Il Botro

San Vincenzo · North Italy · Italy

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A couple of A-frame peaks either side of the stream mouth at the Botro dei Marmi, south of San Vincenzo, also known as Dog Beach. It turns hollow and fun as the swell grows and gives barrels a few days a year.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Crowded
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard or a fish.

When it works

✓ A 1–2 m west to south-west swell with an east or south-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Strong west or north-west wind, and small swells.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • crowds

Best months

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

Local tips

Respect the local crew. Car thefts are reported, so leave nothing in the car.

Getting there

Drive south from San Vincenzo along the coast road towards the Rimigliano park and park near the Botro dei Marmi.

Travel notes

How often it works
Exposed to west and south-west swells, so it works often from autumn to spring; flat in summer.
Crowd and vibe
Crowded when it works; local surfers expect respect.
Camping and vans
Camping Elite is about 2 km away and Park Albatros about 4 km away. Nearest campsite about 2 km away.
Facilities
Beach parking; bars and shops in San Vincenzo.
Water quality
The Botro dei Marmi EU bathing sites were rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SW–WNW best, SSW–NNW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.7 m, holds to 2.8 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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