Surf spot

Rock island ( Rimini )

Forecast conditions and map view for Rock island ( Rimini ) in Italy, Mainland. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Italy, Mainland
Coordinates: 44.0791, 12.5760

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.1	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Wave direction	NNE	NNE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	NW	NNW	N	N	N	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	2.5	2.6	3	3.8	3.6	3.2	3.1	3.1	3	2.9	2.9	2.7	2.5	2.5	2.4	2.2	2.1	2	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.4	1.4	1.7	1.8	1.8	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.8	1.9	1.8	2.4	2.5	2.9	3	2.7	2.9	3	2.2	2.5	2.5	2.5	3	3.4	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.4	3.3	3.3	3.4
Wave energy (kJ)	1	1	2	3	5	5	3	2	1	1	1	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	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0
Wind speed (km/h)	5	2.6	5.8	5.1	14	8.7	3.7	7.8	9.4	11.9	12.4	10.4	11.7	7.2	5.8	5.2	4.5	5.2	5.4	8.1	9	7.9	5.2	5.9	7.4	10.6	8.3	5.9	9.6	9.7	9.4	6.6	4.2	5.2	4.8	8.4	16.9	21.2	18.3	9.4	4.7	2.9	4.8	5.9	11.4	18.9	19.2	14.5	11.2	4.5	11.8	10	11.8	15.5	10.7	5.1
Wind direction	WSWCross-off	NWGlassy	WCross	NOnshore	ENECross-on	ECross	SSWGlassy	WSWCross	WCross	WCross	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross	SSWOffshore	WSWGlassy	WSWCross-off	WCross	NNWOnshore	NECross-on	ENECross-on	ESECross	SWCross-off	WSWCross	WCross	WCross	NNWOnshore	NECross-on	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SSWOffshore	SSWGlassy	SWCross-off	SSWGlassy	ECross	ECross	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SSEOffshore	SSEGlassy	SGlassy	WNWGlassy	NOnshore	ENECross-on	ESECross	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	SSEGlassy	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NWCross-on

Rock Island, Rimini (Italy, Mainland) is a small, playful surf spot on the Adriatic coast, best known as a short-period wind swell / storm swell beach-break rather than a consistent ocean-style point or reef break.

Spot character

Type: Mostly beach break around the Rock Island area
Wave quality: Usually modest and sectiony, but can get surprisingly fun when a solid storm swell lines up
Power: Generally weaker than Atlantic surf spots, but can offer quick takeoffs and short rides
Best for: Beginner to intermediate surfers, bodyboarders, and longboarders on the right day

Conditions

Swell: Works best on E/NE wind or storm swell from the Adriatic
Wind: Offshore is usually westerly / NW winds; east winds often make it messy
Tide: Tidal influence is limited compared with ocean beaches, but the sandbars and local setup still matter a lot
Consistency: Not very consistent — you need the right weather pattern, often in autumn/winter

Hazards / notes

Can be crowded when it’s working, because rideable days are relatively rare
Sandbars and currents can shift quickly
Conditions may be affected by harbor structures, jetties, and local coastal features
Water quality and visibility can vary after storms

Vibe

Rock Island in Rimini is more of a local novelty surf location than a world-class surf destination. When it’s on, it can be a fun, easy-access wave close to the city, especially for a quick session or learning on smaller surfable days.