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Tuscany

Long sandy beaches and Italy's most consistent beginner coast

The Tuscan coast between Forte dei Marmi and Livorno is the most surf-populated stretch of mainland Italy. Long, gently sloping sand beaches turn autumn and winter libeccio swells into forgiving peaks that suit learners and longboarders, while reef and jetty setups near Livorno hold more size for experienced surfers. Add surf schools, easy parking, trains from Florence and Pisa, and post-session focaccia, and Tuscany becomes the easiest place in Italy to plan a first surf trip.

Region at a glance

breaks

4

Level spread

3 / 1 / 0

Best window

Jan – Dec

Family friendly

3

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Forte dei MarmiBeginnerTuscany

Forte dei Marmi

Forte dei Marmi offers some of the softest, most approachable waves on the Tuscan coast. The sandbanks either side of the historic pier shape libeccio swell into slow, rolling peaks that break a long way from shore on bigger days and reform gently inside — ideal for first waves, longboards and family sessions. Behind the beach sit the Apuan Alps, often snow-capped in winter, which makes this one of the most photogenic line-ups in Italy.

Best months
Oct – Apr
Consistency
3/5
Crowd
Moderate crowd
LillatroIntermediateTuscany

Lillatro

Lillatro, just south of Rosignano, is the reference wave of the Livorno coast. A rock and boulder bottom gives the wave more shape and hold than the sandy beaches to the north, producing quick rights and lefts that stay clean in stronger winds. It handles size well and is the natural next step for surfers who have outgrown Versilia beach breaks.

Best months
Oct – Mar
Consistency
3/5
Crowd
Moderate crowd
Marina di GrossetoBeginnerTuscany

Marina di Grosseto

The Maremma coast south of Grosseto is quiet, pine-backed and refreshingly empty compared to Versilia. Waves are smaller and less frequent here, but when a west swell arrives the long open beach produces soft, well-spaced peaks with almost nobody out. It is a good choice for families combining a surf session with the nature reserves and hot springs inland.

Best months
Nov – Mar
Consistency
2/5
Crowd
Rarely crowded
ViareggioBeginnerTuscany

Viareggio

Viareggio is the busiest surf town in Tuscany and the centre of the region's surf culture, with shops, schools and a line-up that fills within an hour of any forecast. The beach runs for kilometres, so peaks shift with the sandbanks and there is almost always space to find your own. Waves are typically waist to chest high and user-friendly, occasionally doubling in size on a big winter libeccio.

Best months
Oct – Apr
Consistency
3/5
Crowd
Often crowded

Surfing here — frequently asked questions

Can you surf in Tuscany?

Yes. Tuscany has 4 documented surf breaks on SurfItalia, ranging from beginner beach breaks to advanced setups. Waves are swell-dependent rather than constant, so sessions are planned around forecasts.

When is the best time to surf in Tuscany?

Most breaks in Tuscany work best in January, February, March, October, November, December, when Mediterranean low pressures generate the short, punchy swells this coast needs.

Where should a beginner surf in Tuscany?

3 of the 4 breaks here are rated beginner-friendly, starting with Forte dei Marmi. 3 spots are also flagged family friendly, with easy beach access and parking nearby.

Which is the most consistent surf spot in Tuscany?

Forte dei Marmi scores highest for consistency in Tuscany, which makes it the safest bet when you only have one day and the forecast is marginal.

Is Tuscany good for experienced surfers?

Tuscany leans towards mellower waves; experienced surfers usually chase the bigger, more exposed breaks in other regions when a real swell arrives.

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