Maresciallo (Calasetta)

Maresciallo is a sheltered right-hand point break near Calasetta in South Sardinia. It’s known for powerful, peeling waves that can produce long rides—often in the 50–150m range, with good days extending toward roughly 150–300m. The spot is described as a regional classic, but it only comes alive when the swell and wind configuration are aligned, so forecasts matter. The surf works on medium-to-large west/south-west swells (about 1.0–4.5m working window; holds up to 4m+). The wave is right-facing, with optimal swell direction described as West and South-West. Wind notes consistently point to NW, South, and South-East winds as best, with some sources indicating offshore conditions from SSE can work well by keeping faces clean. Access is the main drawback: entry is over stony/rocky ground and reef, with obstacles including sharp rocks and sea urchins. Booties/reef shoes are strongly recommended, and careful navigation is required across the reef at the start of the session. Because of these hazards, the spot is positioned for good intermediates to experienced (some sources rate it advanced). Crowd levels are generally described as low—weekday and weekend crowds are often empty/unlikely to be crowded—though the spot may break only sometimes. For safety, rely on standard surfing etiquette, respect the local environment, and plan for limited rescue/lack of lifeguards at the exact location (emergency number 112 applies).