Capo di Feno
Corsica's most famous spot: a wild beach west of Ajaccio, open to every swell.
Capo di Feno is a sandy beach between rocks at the end of a narrow road west of Ajaccio. It's fully open to the west and picks up more swell than any other spot in the area.
With an easterly wind and a west or north-west swell, the peaks can have real power.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | W, NW, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, NE |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–2.5 m |
| Best season | October to April |
| Crowd | Medium |
| Localism | Medium |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A shortboard or fish; something a little longer in big swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Capo di Feno
The water is around 13 °C in winter and 24 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
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View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Ajaccio's surfers' spot. Respect priority and park considerately.
Surfing style
Powerful beach break with rocks on the sides.
Hazards
Strong currents, rocks at both ends and access via a narrow track.
Map
Other spots nearby
Appietto / Villanova (Corse-du-Sud)
A sandy bay north of Ajaccio, more sheltered than Capo di Feno.
Casaglione / Coggia (Corse-du-Sud)
The mouth of the Liamone river in the Gulf of Sagone, with very good sandbanks.
Algajola (Haute-Corse)
The long beach of a Balagne village between Calvi and L'Île-Rousse.
Palasca (Haute-Corse)
An unspoilt beach among the dunes at the foot of the Agriates desert.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.