Varazze
Varazze is the Italian Riviera's most reliable surf spot—which is to say it works maybe 20 days per year when winter storms in the Gulf of Genoa generate local swells. The wave is a fun, punchy beachbreak that draws the entire Ligurian surf community when conditions align. The Mediterranean setting, Italian coastal charm, and novelty factor make sessions memorable despite the inconsistency. This is Mediterranean surfing reality: you chase forecasts obsessively and celebrate when it actually happens.
Varazze surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (235°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 270°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (30°)
- Offshore range
- 350° - 70°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
15°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
7/10
Access: Beach town access. Tourist infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Varazze?
The Varazze profile does not specify a preferred tide stage. That does not mean tide has no effect: check local conditions alongside swell and wind.
What wind direction is offshore at Varazze?
The Varazze profile uses wind from NNE (30°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 350° to 70°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Varazze?
The Varazze scoring profile favors swell from SW (200° to 270°), a swell-height range of 1m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Varazze?
The main season at Varazze is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. A secondary window runs Oct, Mar. Winter storms only. Mediterranean inconsistency.
How do I get to Varazze?
The spot profile lists GOA as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 45 minutes. Beach town access. Tourist infrastructure.
What kind of wave is Varazze?
Varazze is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Oct, Mar
Winter storms only. Mediterranean inconsistency.