Margidore ( Elba island )
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Tha main and only peak can make some difficult to start when in the water there are more then 6/7 surfers.....
Atmosphere:
The spot is very nice....between high rock coast, it is very evocative..
Additional Info:
This isn't a beginners spot: reef bottom, all rocks around....
The waves are powerfully and the undertow current strong.
Best condition when the swell is big and the wind is off....perfect the off shore wind.....
Location
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In the south coast of the island, near the turistic Lacona, there is a small bay called margidore, in the left part of the bay you can look the spot...
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Capo bianco ( Elba island )
1.32 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Scaglieri ( Elba island )
4.13 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Lacona ( Elba island )
4.15 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |