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3.9 — based on 18 community signals
4.1 12 especies 13 colaboradores

Spiaggia Ippocampo is a year-round Italian surf break offering consistent waves and direct beach access.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 6 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryBeginnerFamily-friendly

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Actividad
surf
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Pulpo

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
9.6 kn
Olas
0.52 m
Agua
19.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ENE (49%)
Now: NE (47°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.34m

Próxima: Baja a las 23:00 (-0.55m)

+-0.3 m-0.6 m
▼ 23:00 · -0.55m ▲ 05:00 · -0.42m ▼ 10:00 · -0.55m ▲ 17:00 · -0.32m Ahora -0.3m
Mar 3Mié 4Jue 5Vie 6Sáb 7Dom 8Lun 9
UV3.1 · mod Aire PM2.56 · good 06:55 17:07
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
11-03 11.3 0.64 3 0mm
11-04 10.5 0.58 2 0mm
11-05 12.2 0.62 3 0mm
11-06 8.3 0.64 2 12mm
11-07 6.9 0.46 2 1mm
11-08 5.1 0.3 3 1mm
11-09 4.6 0.42 1 8mm

About this spot

Spiaggia Ippocampo delivers reliable surf conditions throughout the year, making it an accessible choice for riders seeking consistent swells along Italy's coastline. The break works in most seasons, with direct beach access that keeps setup simple and hassle-free. The spot sits outside protected marine areas, so you won't face restrictions typical of some European breaks. The beach configuration provides a forgiving learning environment and room to work your wave selection. Local conditions favor both beginners building fundamentals and intermediate surfers looking to refine their technique. Water temperature and swell direction shift seasonally, so timing your visit around your skill level and preferred conditions matters. Spotters have documented 12 distinct species observations at the location, indicating healthy coastal biodiversity. Community footage—three videos available—shows real conditions and wave behavior across different swells. This local knowledge base helps you understand what to expect before paddling out.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Italia: 74 Lugares desde Cuevas hasta Aguas Abiertas

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Pulpo

Tipos de buceo

Costa

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F/L · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌘 Moon Waning crescent · 38%
  • GPS
› Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1202km · ~276kg · €5

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 6h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

›What's the best time to surf Spiaggia Ippocampo?

The break works year-round, so you can find waves any season. Check recent community videos and local forecasts to match your preferred swell size and water temperature to your visit.

›Is this break suitable for beginners?

Yes. The beach configuration and forgiving conditions make it accessible for surfers building core skills. Intermediate riders also find plenty of playful sections to work technique.

›What marine life should I expect?

Twelve recorded species observations confirm biodiversity at the spot. Local ecosystems are active, though specific species vary by season and conditions.

›Are there permits or restrictions?

The break sits outside marine protected areas, so standard beach access rules apply. No special permits are required to surf here.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Diving Centro Sub Cecina

1.9 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Spot 1 Sup Race 2021, a Cecina Mare partenza Campionato Italiano Surfing Fisw.

Spot 1 Surf School Center Cecina Mare

Spot 1 e Toscana Surfing - natale 2017

Andrea Sozzi

Surfing Waves of Darsena | Tuscany Surf Session (Cinematic 4K)

Andrea Buggio
💬 1 top comments
  • Complimenti Gabriele a te al tuo Amico Sport Fantastico immagini molto belle continuate così

    @filipposgro2703 · 👍 1

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Entrance park arkeo via StreetComplete_ee 63.0-beta2 GPS Trace: https://www.openstreetmap.org/user/Martin%20Ligabue/traces/12231694"

    Martinligabue · 2026-03-07
  • "Lillatro https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/877041121/history is it really amenity=restaurant and shop=kiosk at the same time?"

    Mateusz Konieczny · 2025-12-04
wind peaks Jan-Nov-Mar, calmest Jul-Aug-Jun, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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