Surf Spots

S'Archittu

Sicily Sardinia, Italy

S'Archittu lies on the Cuglieri coast of central-western Sardinia, beside a landscape of pale limestone cliffs and small coves. The regional tourism authority describes the natural arch at the northern end of the village as an eroded former grotto, with three small islets nearby. A paved path north of the houses leads to the arch cove and its small sandy beach. The same coastline includes Spiaggia Stella to the south, where the authority describes sand and pebbles beside Whale Rock. These are distinct coastal features around the village.

Sa Mesa Longa

West Sardinia, Italy

Sa Mesa Longa is a reef break set within a lagoon on the Sinis Peninsula, working best with northwest swell and southeast winds that sweep across it. The break is sheltered by a natural sandstone barrier lying just offshore, which creates a distinctive protected setting and works consistently at all tides. The reef produces well-formed walls when swell arrives, and conditions suit intermediate surfers, with wave faces ranging from small 2-foot waves to overhead plus on bigger days. Hazards include rocks and sea urchins endemic to the area. The spot hosts an established longboard competition called SaMesaLong held annually in October, indicating a sustained local surf culture, though detailed records of early surfing history at the break are scarce in accessible sources. The beach lies at Putzu Idu in San Vero Milis (Province of Oristano), nestled between the Capo Mannu cliffs and Su Pallosu coast. Access is via an asphalt road with paid parking; the walk from the parking area to the beach itself runs 400–500 metres on foot. Water temperatures vary seasonally from 13–14°C in March to 24–28°C in August, requiring a wetsuit for much of the year.

Salerno Rivermouth

Mainland, Italy

Salerno Rivermouth is a beginner-friendly river mouth break near Salerno, Italy, with a sandy and rocky bottom that works best at low to mid tide. Right-breaking waves respond well to NW swell and NW winds. The spot attracts crowds, particularly during optimal conditions.

San Vito

Sicily, Italy

San Vito is a beginner-friendly beach break near San Vito Lo Capo in Sicily, Italy. The sandy bottom works on all tides and handles both wave directions. Best conditions arrive with N/NE swells and S/SW winds.

Sanremo

Northern Italy, Italy

sant' Elmo

Sicily Sardinia, Italy

Sant' Elmo is a beach break in Sicily Sardinia, Italy, with a sandy bottom that accepts waves from both directions. It works best with WNW winds and SE swell direction. Watch for rocks and sea urchins in the water.

Sant'Agostino

Mainland, Italy

Sant'Agostino is an advanced beach break near Gaeta on mainland Italy that works best with southwest swell and northerly winds, producing left-breaking waves over sand and rock. Crowds and obstacles near the headland are notable hazards. The spot hosts the annual Surf Master contest each November.

Santa Caterina

Sicily Sardinia, Italy

Santa Caterina is a beach break near Cuglieri with sand and rock bottom. The spot works across all tides and handles swell from SW, W, and NW, with best winds from NE, E, and SE. Watch for submerged rocks, and waves break in both directions.

Santa Reparata

Sicily Sardinia, Italy

Santa Reparata is an advanced point break near Santa Teresa Gallura that breaks on both right and left faces over sand and rock. The spot works best with northeast to east wind and swell from the northwest to west.

Saporetti

Mainland, Italy

Saporetti is a beginner-friendly beach break near Sabaudia on mainland Italy's coast. The sandy bottom produces waves from both directions, with best results on SE swell and NE winds.

Saraceno

Mainland, Italy

Saraceno is a point break located near Vasto on mainland Italy's coast. The break produces left-hand waves and responds best to NW to south swell. The point features a combination bottom.

Sasso

Adriatic Sea, Italy

Scaglieri

Central Italy, Italy

Scivu

Sicily Sardinia, Italy

Scivu is a beach break on Sardinia's Costa Verde, near Arbus. The municipality describes the surrounding beach as a sandy shore about three kilometres long, framed by cliffs and sandstone walls. That setting extends beyond any single surf peak. Surf-Forecast characterizes the named break as exposed, with both lefts and rights. Its guide favours northwest swell paired with southeast offshore wind and notes that summer tends to be mostly flat. These preferences describe a typical setup, while the surf on a particular day depends on the incoming swell and local wind.

Secca

Italy

Secchetto

Central Italy, Italy

Serapo

Southern Italy, Italy

Silvi Marina

Mainland, Italy

Silvi Marina is a beginner-friendly beach break on a sandy bottom in mainland Italy. Waves peel right and work best with north to east swell direction, with ideal winds from the south to west. The break functions at all tide levels.

Solanas

Sicily Sardinia, Italy

Spiaggia della Plaia

Sicily, Italy

Spiaggia di Quartu

West Sardinia, Italy

Spot de surf

Italy

Su Guventeddu

South Sardinia, Italy

Tirrenia

Central Italy, Italy

Tito del Molo

Northern Italy, Italy

Turri

Sicily Sardinia, Italy

Turri is an advanced reef break located near Sant'Antioco featuring a rock and sand bottom with a shallow rocky reef. The spot generates powerful, hollow/tubing waves breaking right and works best with S/SE swell and NW wind.

Varazze

Mainland, Italy

Varazze is an advanced reef break on the Italian mainland, featuring powerful, hollow waves over a shallow reef with the jetty hazard of Molo Marinai d'Italia. Best conditions arrive with SW/SE swell and NNW winds. The spot hosts Surfestival, attracting experienced surfers to this challenging Mediterranean reef.

Vasto

Central Italy, Italy