Marinella di Sarzana

Marinella di Sarzana is a surf spot on the Ligurian coast in northwestern Italy, near the border with Tuscany. It’s a beach break set along a sandy shoreline, exposed to the Ligurian Sea and best known for picking up swell from the west and southwest.

What it’s like

• Wave type: Mostly beach break
• Bottom: Sand
• Wave quality: Can be fun when conditions line up, but it’s generally not a powerful or highly consistent wave compared with top European surf destinations
• Crowds: Can get busy when the swell is good, especially with local surfers and bodyboarders

Best conditions

• Swell: West to southwest
• Wind: Offshore or light winds from the east/northeast are usually better
• Tide: Can vary; mid tide often works well, but local knowledge helps

Good to know

• The spot can change a lot with sand movement, so the shape of the waves may differ from one session to the next.
• It’s usually more suitable for shortboard, funboard, and beginner-to-intermediate surfers depending on the day.
• In summer, wave quality can be inconsistent, while autumn and winter tend to be better for surf.