Vardiola

Zonza · French Mediterranean · France

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A beach and reef just north of the Pinarellu bay, on Corsica's east coast. A long, fun left breaks over rock and sand when an east or south-east swell comes in. It is the quieter neighbour of Pinarellu.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Reef break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard or a fish.

When it works

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

When it doesn't

✕ Swells from the west, which don't reach the east coast.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • rocks

Best months

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

Local tips

Watch the sea urchins, the rip, and the buoys of the summer swimming area.

Getting there

North of Porto-Vecchio, off the T10 towards Pinarellu; Vardiola is at the north side of the bay.

Travel notes

How often it works
Rare: it needs an east or south-east swell, which comes only a few times a year, mostly from autumn to spring.
Crowd and vibe
Rarely crowded; a few surfers at weekends.
Camping and vans
Camping Fautea and Camping Villata are both about 3.5 km away. Nearest campsite about 3.5 km away.
Facilities
Pinarellu village, about 1 km away, has bars and restaurants.
Water quality
No bathing site is monitored at Vardiola itself; nearby Pinarello is rated excellent by the French health ministry (2025).

Ideal conditions

Swell
E–SSE best, ENE–S 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 WNW–NNE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
SSE (165°)

Live cam

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

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