Surf spot

Lacona ( Elba island )

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Country: Italy, Mainland
Coordinates: 42.7583, 10.2999

Metric
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Wave direction	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSE	SSE	NNW	N	N	NW	NW	SSE	SSE	SSE	N	N	N	N	N	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	N	N	N	N	N	SSE	SSE	S	WNW	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSW	S	S	S	S	SSW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	WNW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW
Wave period (s)	4.3	4.2	4	3.8	3.8	3.9	3.4	2.2	2.3	3.3	2.5	3.4	3.8	4.5	2.5	2.1	2.5	2.4	3.3	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.6	3.4	2.8	2.3	3.3	3.8	4.8	4.8	3.3	2.6	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	2.9	3.4	3.5	3.6	3.9	4.1	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.8	3.3	3.6	3.1	3	2.8	2.5	3.4
Wave energy (kJ)	6	6	4	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	6	5	4	3	3	5	8	6	4	2	1	1	0	0	1
Wind speed (km/h)	21.6	20.3	18.5	14.9	15.5	17.8	23.9	26.6	17.5	23.9	13.1	6	13.4	20.5	19.8	18	19.6	20.6	20.2	16.9	14.2	15.8	17.1	22.3	14.3	13	12.4	15.4	1.3	7.2	11.2	8.9	15.6	14.9	13.4	14.5	15.3	15.3	15.8	16.6	17.3	13	10	11.9	12.9	13.2	15.3	14.5	17.1	23.2	20.5	18.2	23.2	25.7	28.3	27.7
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Lacona (Elba Island, Italy) is a scenic beach and surf spot on the southern coast of Elba, in the Tuscan Archipelago. It’s known more for its beautiful bay and beach-break waves than for consistent, world-class surf. The spot works best when Mediterranean swells line up with favorable wind conditions, so it’s generally more of a seasonal and occasional surf location than a reliable everyday break.

What to expect

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best conditions: Small to moderate swell with clean offshore or light wind
Consistency: Low to moderate — depends heavily on weather systems and swell direction
Skill level: Suitable for beginners to intermediate surfers when the waves are small; can get tricky if size and wind pick up

Spot character

Long sandy beach with open exposure in the bay
Generally forgiving takeoff zones compared with reef or rock breaks
Can offer fun, mellow rides when conditions are right
Crowds are usually limited compared with more famous surf regions

Local notes

Summer conditions can be very flat, while autumn and winter tend to bring the best chances for surf
Wind can quickly ruin the wave quality, so checking forecasts is important
The area is also popular for swimming, SUP, and coastal tourism