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 Forte dei Marmi (pontile)

Italy, Mainland

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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ]
Precision: Approximate

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Latitude: 43° 57.424' N
Longitude: 10° 9.92' E

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 Access

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.

English (Translate this text in English): Hiway A-12 exit at &quot;Versilia&quot; and turn right.<br />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.

English (Translate this text in English): Hiway A-12 exit at &amp;quot;Versilia&amp;quot; and turn right.&lt;br &#47;&gt;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.

English (Translate this text in English): Hiway A-12 exit at &amp;amp;quot;Versilia&amp;amp;quot; and turn right.&amp;lt;br &amp;#47;&amp;gt;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.

DistanceIn the city

WalkInstant access (&lt; 5min)

Easy to find?Easy to find

Public access?Public access

Special accessDon't know

 Surf Spot Characteristics

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityRegional Classic

ExperienceAll surfers

FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)

Wave

TypeBreakwater/jetty

DirectionRight and left

BottomSandy

PowerHollow, Powerful

Normal lengthShort (&lt; 50m)

Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest

Good wind directionSouthEast, East, NorthEast

Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+

Best tide positionAll tides

Best tide movementRising and falling tides

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Week crowdCrowded

Week-end crowdUltra crowded

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Dangers

- Localism

 Additional Information

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.

English (Translate this text in English): Both sides of pier have good waves. When the swell is big check out &quot;fuori ponte&quot;: you can surf outside in front of the pier, about 300m from the shore.

English (Translate this text in English): Both sides of pier have good waves. When the swell is big check out &amp;quot;fuori ponte&amp;quot;: you can surf outside in front of the pier, about 300m from the shore.

English (Translate this text in English): Both sides of pier have good waves. When the swell is big check out &amp;amp;quot;fuori ponte&amp;amp;quot;: you can surf outside in front of the pier, about 300m from the shore.

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.

English (Translate this text in English): Locals are friendly but the want to be respected. Be careful not to drop them.<br />Surfers level here is one of the best all around Italy.

English (Translate this text in English): Locals are friendly but the want to be respected. Be careful not to drop them.&lt;br &#47;&gt;Surfers level here is one of the best all around Italy.

English (Translate this text in English): Locals are friendly but the want to be respected. Be careful not to drop them.&amp;lt;br &amp;#47;&amp;gt;Surfers level here is one of the best all around Italy.

General

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.

English (Translate this text in English): 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.

English (Translate this text in English): 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.

English (Translate this text in English): 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.

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By Anonymous , 03-11-2008

Waldo - Hello.

I am going to Italy from sweden and have one day to surf. Is there a board rental place near Forte dei marmi? Happy for tips. Tanks Waldo

By Anonymous , 25-06-2007

- fun wave pallatella brothers rule

By Japo , 19-05-2005

Good spot - Went there early May, it was the only spot working in the area. Friendly locals and good surfing, several breaks on both sides of the jetty. The 3rd traffic lights on the way to beach are now a roundabout but left turn still works.

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