Ostia
Rome's beach: miles of sand with peaks by the piers and groynes.
Ostia is Rome's seafront, with miles of dark-sand beach. The piers and groynes, like the pontile, hold the banks and create peaks that work with a libeccio and a north-easterly wind.
It's where most Romans surf, so it's busy on good days.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | SW, W, S |
| Best wind (offshore) | NE, E, N |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–1.5 m |
| Best season | October to April |
| Crowd | Heavy |
| 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 longboard or funboard; a fish or shortboard on the best days. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Ostia
The water is around 14 °C in winter and 25 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
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Localism and vibe
Crowded, with a large local community. Respect priority.
Surfing style
Soft beach break.
Hazards
Groynes, pier pilings and variable water quality.
Map
Shapers near Ostia
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.