Forte dei Marmi (pontile)
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This is the best spot in this area called Versilia. Versilia is a 20km long beach between the Tirrenean sea and Alpi Apunane, tall and beautiful mountains where Michelangelo took marble to make David and all his sculptures.
Atmosphere:
Locals are friendly but the want to be respected. Be careful not to drop them.
Surfers level here is one of the best all around Italy.
Additional Info:
Both sides of pier have good waves. When the swell is big check out "fuori ponte": you can surf outside in front of the pier, about 300m from the shore.
Location
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Hiway A-12 exit at "Versilia" and turn right.
At the third traffic light turn left and go straight for about a mile and you will arrive at the pier of Forte where the there is the spot.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Breakwater/jetty |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.69 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
6.64 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |