Surf spot

Il Sasso (Sassi Neri)

Forecast conditions and map view for Il Sasso (Sassi Neri) in Italy, Mainland. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Italy, Mainland
Coordinates: 43.5325, 13.6211

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Wave period (s)	3.3	3.2	3.1	3.2	3	2.9	2.6	2.5	2.4	2.5	2.3	2.3	2.2	2.1	2.1	1.6	1.9	2.1	2.3	2.8	3.3	3.4	3.2	3	2.9	2.6	2.5	2.3	2.3	2	2.3	2.4	2.4	2.3	2.4	2.6	3	3.3	3.5	3.8	4	4.2	3.9	3.8	3.7	3.5	3.6	4	4.8	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.2	4.2	4.1	4.4
Wave energy (kJ)	6	4	3	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	3	4	5	7	8	4	3	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1
Wind speed (km/h)	11.3	10	6.8	8	13.4	11	2.7	5.6	4.6	3.5	4.7	2.4	12.2	8.2	2.8	5.1	6.1	8.3	7.6	7	12.1	7.2	1.1	4.5	3.6	3.7	5	9.2	15.6	17.8	18.8	10.4	5.4	6.8	7	5.4	14.6	11.3	10.4	5.8	4.2	2.6	4.1	7.8	18.9	3.8	1.5	3.6	2.9	4.7	10.2	15.8	12	7.4	2.7	2.7
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Il Sasso (Sassi Neri), Italy (Mainland) is a scenic surf spot on the central Adriatic coast, near Numana/Sirolo in the Marche region. It’s best known for its dramatic white-cliff setting and clear water rather than being a consistent high-performance wave spot.

Spot overview

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak/shorebreak with some rocky influence
Best swell: Works best on E/SE to S/SE swells
Wind: Offshore winds are typically west/northwest
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced when it has size; can be tricky due to local conditions
Bottom: Mixed sand and rock, so watch for hazards

What it’s like

Il Sasso (often associated with Sassi Neri) can produce short, fun waves when the Adriatic picks up, but it’s generally punchy and inconsistent rather than a long, peeling point-style wave. The surrounding cliffs and seabed can create variable peaks, so conditions may change quickly with tide, swell direction, and wind.

Best conditions

Stronger swell passing through the Adriatic
Light offshore or cross-offshore wind
Moderate tide and clean water
Avoid very small swell periods, as it can be mostly flat

Hazards / considerations

Rocky sections and shallow areas
Can get crowded when conditions are good
Watch for local currents and changing seabed contours

Summary

If you’re looking for a beautiful, coastal surf session in a scenic Italian setting, Il Sasso/Sassi Neri is a worthwhile stop. It’s not a world-class consistent break, but on the right swell it can offer fun, fast, and fairly punchy waves with a stunning backdrop.