Turri (Sant’Antioco)

Turri (Sant’Antioco) is an exposed, remote right-hand point break at the extreme southern tip of Sant’Antioco Island. It’s reef/rock-heavy and requires careful timing between sets, with a difficult entry and the kind of powerful, hollow wave face that only appears when the sea state becomes substantial. When the spot is active, it’s known for powerful, hollow right-handers with excellent wave quality. The wave typically starts working around 3.0–3.5m and can hold significantly larger sizes, with reports that it can reach about 5m+. Ride lengths are usually short (<50m), but can extend to roughly 50–150m on good days, producing fast peeling rides. Wind-wise, the spot is described as working best with North-East to East or suitable west-side winds, and it’s often associated with storm activity. A sea-breeze pattern is reported, with NE winds helping groom the face; North-Westerlies may be partially blocked by the cliff/tower but can become turbulent. Wind reliability is noted as low, and conditions are therefore best judged by real-time conditions at the point. Safety is a major factor at Turri: rocks and reef hazards plus strong currents (especially once waves exceed ~1.5m) can make reaching the crest difficult. Sources consistently frame the spot as expert-only and not suitable for beginners, and rescue/lifeguard presence is not reported. For those going, the most consistent guidance is to surf only during the large west/southwest storm windows (roughly 3–5m swell) and to wait for the Southeast swell setup and wind turning conditions that line up with the wave face.