Sant' Agostino (Tarquinia)

Sant’ Agostino (Tarquinia) is a sandy, easy-access beach spot on the Tyrrhenian coast where riders generally find clean, choppy water with small waves. The shoreline is described as medium to large (and in some descriptions, very wide and long), giving ample room to rig and launch. For kitesurfing, the spot is consistently framed as beginner-friendly, with conditions that work well for learning and freeride progression. Typical wind is associated with a thermal pattern, and the most consistently referenced wind directions for riding are SE through NW (including SSE, S, W, WNW, and NW). Reported typical wind strength is in the 12–25 knots range, with a light-gust character. Timing is important: the Northwest thermal sea breeze is described as kicking in during the afternoon on sunny days. Best months are listed across sources as April, May, June, September, October, and November, with additional emphasis on more reliable summer thermal effect. In July and August the beach can be highly crowded with bathers, and the spot is described as north of the channel being emptier—so riders should still follow local launch guidance for the exact safe area. Safety-wise, summer restrictions are a key point: from May to September, kitesurfing is strictly limited to designated launch lanes (corsie di lancio), both for safety and to avoid fines. Hazards are mainly related to other beach users during peak season, plus the potential for offshore effects when winds shift out of the Northeast sector. Rescue availability is limited, and the nearest hospital facilities are reported in Civitavecchia and Tarquinia; use 112 for emergencies.