Vasto – Saraceno

Vasto · Central and South Italy · Italy

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A left-hander over a sandbar at Saraceno, between Vasto Marina and the port of Vasto (Punta Penna) on the Abruzzo coast. The wave starts next to an old wooden fishing platform (trabocco) and peels down the bank. Guides rate it a regional classic of the coast between Pescara and Termoli.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard or a fish; a mid-length on small days.

When it works

✓ A 1–2 m north-east to east swell from a Bora or Grecale storm, with the wind dropping or turning west.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swell and strong onshore north-east wind; summer is usually flat.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

October, November, December, January, February, March

Local tips

Surf the end of the storm, when the swell is still up and the wind eases or swings west. It copes with a light onshore breeze.

Getting there

From Vasto follow the signs for the port. After a small bridge turn right at the Saraceno sign and drive to the end of the road; the spot is a short walk to the left.

Travel notes

How often it works
Inconsistent: the Adriatic only gives short wind swell, so it breaks only on the stronger north to east storms, mostly in winter.
Crowd and vibe
Often empty, but busy when it is good; be polite to the locals.
Camping and vans
Camping Oasi Punta Aderci, north of the port by the Punta Aderci reserve, is about 6 km away. There are more campsites at Vasto Marina, about 8 km south. Nearest campsite about 6 km away.
Facilities
Little at the spot; bars, shops and restaurants in Vasto and at the port.
Water quality
The EU bathing sites by the spot, south of Punta Vignola, were rated excellent from 2021 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
NNE–ESE best, N–SE works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.7 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 8 s
Wind
Offshore SW–NW; handles onshore up to 15 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
E (95°)

Live cam

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

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