Bagni Roma (Livorno)
- Advanced riders
- Best for
- Advanced
- Skill Level
- Chop
- Spot Type
- Busy
- Crowd Level
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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
- 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
- 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
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
High year-round when the swell is working, particularly on weekends.
October through December.
By sport
What to expect for each.
A high-performance rocky reef break producing rights; technical entry over rocks and a tight, priority-driven lineup.
- 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.
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.
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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
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.
- 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
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Hotels and guesthouses available in Livorno and the Antignano area.
- Food & Drink
- Bar and restaurant at the beach establishment.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
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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.