Cala della Morte (Santa Marinella)

Cala della Morte (Santa Marinella) is an exposed rocky point break with a very technical, reef-like takeoff. Waves break over sharp rock and shallow reef sections, and the entry/exit is difficult because you must access a narrow rocky area, including walking over slippery sharp rocks. The spot is described as offshore-groomed by north to northeast winds, which helps clean up the wave face. It works best with southwest (and south) swell directions, with an identified working swell height range of about 1.0 to 2.5 meters. Surf is available across all tide stages. With offshore conditions, the wave tends to peel with moderate power and generally good wave quality; however, as size increases it can become heavy and sectiony. Ride length is typically medium, and well-formed swells can produce rides on the order of 50 to 100 meters. Safety-wise, the main concerns are rocks, rips, and difficult entry/exit. Sea urchins are also noted around the rocky areas. Local priority rules are strictly enforced, and the takeoff zone is very small—so respecting local access/priority and carefully managing your exit to avoid being pushed onto rocks are key.