Viareggio – Piazza Mazzini

Viareggio · North Italy · Italy

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Shifting sand peaks off Piazza Mazzini in the centre of Viareggio. The harbour shelters it from southerly wind, so it is where Versilia surfers go when the scirocco or a south wind blows out the other spots. It can give very good lefts and rights.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
Any board, from soft-tops to shortboards.

When it works

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

When it doesn't

✕ Strong west or north-west wind, and summer flat spells.

Watch out for

  • crowds

Best months

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

Local tips

Check it when the wind turns south and the open beaches are choppy. Respect the local crew.

Getting there

Park in the city centre near Piazza Mazzini and walk to the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Usually has some waves from autumn to spring, and its shelter from south wind gives it extra surfable days.
Crowd and vibe
Busy when the other spots are blown out. The local crew expects respect.
Camping and vans
Campo Scout Migliarina is about 1.5 km away and Camping Viareggio about 2.5 km away; the La Sirenetta camper stop is about 1.5 km away. Nearest campsite about 2.5 km away.
Facilities
City-centre beach with bars, restaurants and shops along the promenade.
Water quality
The nearest EU bathing site (Nord Burlamacca) was rated sufficient in 2025, down from good; Marina di Ponente rates excellent. The canal mouth is the weak point after rain.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSW–WSW best, S–WNW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.7 m, holds to 3 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NNE–ESE; handles onshore up to 14 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
WSW (250°)

Live cam

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

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