Lido di Camaiore

Lido di Camaiore, Italy (Mainland) is a beachbreak spot on the Tuscan coast, in a long sandy stretch south of Viareggio and near the Apuan Alps.

Quick description

• Wave type: Mostly sandy beachbreak
• Best swell direction: Works best with NW / WNW swells, with some exposure to Mediterranean storm energy
• Wind: Typically best with offshore/cleaner northerly or northeast winds; onshore sea breezes can make it messy
• Tide: Often more forgiving than reef spots, but wave quality can change a lot with tide and sandbar shifts
• Bottom: Sand
• Wave quality: Usually fun but inconsistent; can offer short, punchy peaks rather than long rides

What to expect

Lido di Camaiore is generally a beachbreak for shortboarders and intermediate surfers, with the possibility of occasional hollow or fast sections when conditions line up. Because it’s a sandy coast, the sandbars move frequently, so the best peaks can change from season to season—or even after a single storm.

Best time to surf

• Autumn and winter tend to be the most reliable for swell
• Spring can still be decent with the right weather systems
• Summer is often small, weak, or suitable mostly for longboards and beginners

Crowd and vibe

Being close to a popular seaside town, it can get crowded when conditions are good, especially on weekends and during holiday periods. The atmosphere is relaxed and beach-oriented.

Suitable for

• Beginners: On smaller, softer days
• Intermediate surfers: Best overall
• Advanced surfers: Only when the spot is firing with solid swell and clean winds