Ansedonia - Il Cartello

Ansedonia - Il Cartello is a surf spot on the Tuscany coast of mainland Italy, near Ansedonia at the southern edge of the Monte Argentario/Grosseto area. It’s a beachbreak/open-coast wave that can pick up swell from the west to southwest, and it tends to work best when a storm system pushes enough energy into the Tyrrhenian Sea.

What to expect

• Wave type: Mostly beachbreak, sometimes a bit peaky and changeable
• Conditions: Can be fun but inconsistent, depending heavily on swell direction and size
• Best wind: Usually light offshore or very light wind; strong onshore wind can make it messy quickly
• Best swell: W to SW swell generally offers the best chance of rideable waves
• Crowd factor: Often relatively uncrowded compared with more famous surf areas, though conditions are less reliable

Surfing style

This spot is typically better suited to: - Intermediate surfers who can read variable beachbreak waves - Surfers looking for a mellow session rather than heavy, powerful surf - Shortboard, fish, or midlength setups depending on wave size and shape

Practical notes

• Since it’s in mainland Italy, surfability is highly seasonal and weather-dependent.
• Coastal setup can change with sand movement, so the break may look different from one swell to the next.
• It’s worth checking local forecasts, wind direction, and tide before heading out.