Bagni Roma (Livorno)

Surfing
Advanced riders
Best for
Advanced
Skill Level
Chop
Spot Type
Busy
Crowd Level

This spot information is AI-assisted and has not been human verified. It may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Verify safety, access, local rules, and current conditions with official or local sources before riding.

About this spot

About

Bagni Roma (Livorno), often associated with the “Il Sale” area, is a low-profile rocky reef surfing spot on the Livorno seafront. It’s known for powerful right-hand waves that can show hollow sections on good days, but the setup is technical and demands an advanced approach. The break is described as a reef-break producing strong rights over shallow rock/reef, with deep water outside. Entries and exits are not straightforward: sharp rocks, sea urchins, and slippery concrete/rock transitions mean higher injury risk than sandy beaches. During larger swells, strong currents and rip/undertow can develop, particularly near the point. Wind-wise, conditions are seasonally driven. Reported typical winds are roughly 10–20 knots, commonly from east to northeast, with a frontal character described for the spot. The provided guidance indicates that east or northeast winds tend to groom the waves, while southwest conditions can correlate with heavier chop. Wind reliability is flagged as low, so aligning swell and wind is important. For timing, the most consistently referenced months for the wind window are October through March. Water temperatures range from cold winter conditions (about 13–14°C) up to warm late-summer values (around 25–26°C). Localism is reported as heavy and priority rules are enforced, so expect a focused, competitive lineup and plan to surf with extra awareness of where others enter and exit.

  • Powerful hollow right-hand reef waves
  • East/Northeast winds can groom conditions
  • Advanced-only technical rocky entry
Great for
Advanced riders
What's great
  • Well-regarded powerful right-hand reef surfing
  • Good ride opportunities on the working swell window
  • East/Northeast winds can groom the waves when conditions align
Heads up
  • Advanced-level, technical rocky entry
  • Sharp rocks/sea urchins and concrete structures increase injury risk
  • Strong rip currents possible during larger swells, especially near the point
  • Low wind reliability (seasonal/frontal variability) and a high-performance, tight lineup
Was this description helpful?
Practical spot guide

Wind, water and seasons

Wind

Direction
E, NE
Wind Range
10–20 kts
Wind Type
Frontal — Wind described as frontal (seasonal mix), with east-dominated winds. Optimal sessions often align with northeast/east wind.
Reliability
low
Gust Factor
Moderate gusts
Best Months
October, November, December, January, February, March
Shadow Zones
Some shelter from North winds due to coastline geometry.

Water & beach

Water Type
Chop
Beach
Rocks — Rocky reef with waterfront concrete structures.
Beach Size
Small
Waves
Medium — Medium-wave conditions are referenced; working swell is stated as about 1.0–3.5 meters.
Chop Level
Moderate chop — Wave conditions described as chop/medium waves; southwest wind can add heavy chop.
Launch
Small — Rocky entry via the waterfront or the beach club area; no sandy beach for traditional launching.

Through the year

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best seasonOff-season
13–26 °C
Water Temperature
8–30 °C
Air Temperature
Wetsuit Guide
Jan–Dec: 5/4mmMar–Nov: 3/2mmJul, Aug: shorty or swimwear
Crowds by Season

High year-round when the swell is working, particularly on weekends.

Storm/Rain Season

October through December.

By sport

What to expect for each.

SurfingBest for this spotSkill Level

A high-performance rocky reef break producing rights; technical entry over rocks and a tight, priority-driven lineup.

Reef break
Wave Direction
Right
Optimal Swell
SW, W
Swell Height
1–3.5 m
Optimal Tide
All tides — Tide position guidance is referenced broadly as optimal at low/mid/high, but exact tide movement details are not specified in the provided structured sources.
Shelter
Exposed — Exposed rocky reef with limited natural protection; conditions can turn technical quickly.
Wind Effect
East or Northeast winds groom the waves; Southwest winds are associated with heavier chop.
Bigger Swell
Holds significant size and becomes very heavy and technical.
Wave Quality
Excellent — Often described as excellent/good overall quality.
Wave Power
Powerful — Right-hand reef waves described as hollow/fast and capable of becoming very heavy on bigger sets.
Wave Shape
Hollow
Peel Speed
Fast
Ride Length
Medium — Typical ride length reported as roughly 100–150 meters.
Typical Ride Length
100–150 m
Ride Length Details
A powerful and fast right-hander that can show a hollow section on good days; holds significant size on larger swell.
Forecast

Check the forecast before you go

See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Bagni Roma (Livorno) in the full forecast view.

Bagni Roma (Livorno) wind and wave forecast summary

Wind
2–14 ktsGusts 27 kts
Direction
NE43°
Strongest day
Sun, Oct 2514 kts
Windy days
1/712 kts or more
Waves
0.2–2.0 m4s period
Temperature
10–21 °C

Over the next 7 days, Bagni Roma (Livorno) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–14 kts, peaking around 14 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 27 kts. The prevailing direction is NE. Waves run 0.2–2.0 m with a period of about 4s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.

Nearby

Other spots in the area

Safety

What to know before you launch

Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.

Hazards

  • Sharp rocks
  • Sea urchins
  • Strong currents
  • Crowded peak
  • Slippery entry/exit points
  • Rip currents/undertow possible during large swells
Ability Level: Advanced
Recommended Safety Gear
BootsWetsuit

Rescue & support

Rescue & Self-Rescue
No — Spot-level sources reference no rescue availability; regional baseline indicates limited Coast Guard coordination plus seasonal lifeguards at established beach clubs.
Emergency Info
Nearest hospital referenced: Ospedale di Livorno. Emergency number: 112.
Localism / Vibe
Heavy — Strict priority rules and a competitive, tightly managed lineup.

Rules of the spot

Priority rules are strictly enforced due to the localized nature and the single-peak focus of the break.

Local Tips
  • Entry is tricky—watch where locals get in and out between the rocks.
  • Respect the local lineup; this is a high-performance spot with a tight community.

Getting there & access

Nearest City
Livorno
Nearest Town
Antignano
Parking
Limited parking along the main road (Viale Antignano); can get very crowded on weekends.
Access
Short walk (5-15 min) from nearby areas; entry typically via the Bagni Roma establishment area or the adjacent public rocky coast.
Cost Level
Moderate
Local Language
Italian
Amenities

What's on the beach

Showers
Toilets
Parking
Restaurant
Bar
Accommodation
Nearby town — Hotels and guesthouses available in Livorno and the Antignano area.
Food & Drink
Bar and restaurant at the beach establishment.
Learn, rent & more

Schools & services

No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.

Reviews

From riders who've been here

Community observations

Latest reported conditions

Spot questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best season at Bagni Roma (Livorno)?

The best overall months at Bagni Roma (Livorno) are October, November, December, January, February, March.

Which wind directions work at Bagni Roma (Livorno)?

Bagni Roma (Livorno) works with E, NE winds.

What skill level is Bagni Roma (Livorno) suitable for?

Bagni Roma (Livorno) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Advanced.