Chiavari Entella

Chiavari Entella is a low-profile rivermouth surf spot where the Entella River meets the sea, located right by the river mouth near Chiavari (Ligurian coast). It can produce both lefts and rights over a sandy/rock bottom, and it generally works on all tides, with the sea state driven more by wind and swell than by tidal change. For best conditions, the spot is associated with Southwest wind and West/Southwest swell. Reported wave size ranges from under 1 m up to over 2 m+, with working swell commonly described around roughly 1.0–2.5 m. Sessions are typically short—often under 50 meters—because of the rivermouth/sandbar nature of the break. Water quality is a major concern: pollution is reported, and risk increases after heavy rain due to river runoff and discharge. Hazards also include fishing lines and reports of dead mice in the water, alongside rocks and floating debris near the river mouth and potential strong currents. Use caution and consider avoiding right after storms/rain when pollution is expected to be worst. Crowd and access: it’s very easy to reach by road with near-instant walk-in access from parking at the rivermouth. Weekend crowds can be busy, and localism is reported from mild to moderate—so be respectful of the lineup and expect locals to know the timing when the break is producing.