Ajaccio (Corse-du-Sud)
Beach breakIntermediate
Corsica's most famous spot: a wild beach west of Ajaccio, open to every swell.
The season runs from October to April, with waves that can last several days after a storm. The schools and the local community are concentrated around Ajaccio. Water drops to 13–14 °C in winter: a 4/3 wetsuit.
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Appietto / Villanova (Corse-du-Sud)
Beach breakAll levels
A sandy bay north of Ajaccio, more sheltered than Capo di Feno.
Casaglione / Coggia (Corse-du-Sud)
RivermouthIntermediate
The mouth of the Liamone river in the Gulf of Sagone, with very good sandbanks.
Palasca (Haute-Corse)
Beach breakIntermediate
An unspoilt beach among the dunes at the foot of the Agriates desert.
Algajola (Haute-Corse)
Beach breakAll levels
The long beach of a Balagne village between Calvi and L'Île-Rousse.
Conditions at a glance
| Spot | Wave type | Level | Best swell | Best wind (offshore) | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capo di Feno | Beach break | Intermediate | W, NW, SW | E, NE | All tides |
| Golfe de Lava | Beach break | All levels | W, NW | E, SE | All tides |
| Liamone | Rivermouth | Intermediate | W, NW, SW | E, NE | All tides |
| Ostriconi | Beach break | Intermediate | NW, W, N | SE, S | All tides |
| Algajola | Beach break | All levels | NW, N, W | S, SE | All tides |
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.
Which wetsuit to bring
The water is around 13 °C in winter and 24 °C in late summer.
4/3 wetsuit
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
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3/2 wetsuit
For water from 17 °C.
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