Lido Carabiniere

Lido Carabiniere (also known as Carramba) is a sandbar break on the Adriatic coast near Ravenna. The surf is described as powerful and of generally good quality when it forms, with both left- and right-hand waves available. The working swell window is typically around 1.0 to 2.0 meters, and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. Across providers, the spot is emphasized as inconsistent: it can “sometimes” break, and the sandbars can shift frequently—especially after winter storms. Best results are consistently tied to low tide positioning, with ride length usually short (< 50 m) but often extending to around 50–150 m on better days. On larger sets, it tends to hold size up to roughly 2 meters before becoming messier or potentially closing out. Wind matters for surf cleanliness. North-West winds are described as producing the cleanest conditions (offshore for the break), while South-East winds can still supply the swell but may add chop. Locally, a useful timing tip is that the spot tends to work well as the South-East wind begins to drop and turn North-West. For safety, winter sessions require a thick wetsuit (commonly 5/4mm) due to cold water temperatures, and riders should be alert for strong currents near the harbor/“molo” structure, pier rocks, and submerged debris. During good surf swells, crowds can increase, and there is a locally stated priority for surfers near the pier—non-surfers (if entering the water) should keep clear of other beach users.