Porto Cesareo
Ionian beaches with white sand and clear water, with waves in a scirocco or libeccio.
Porto Cesareo, on the Ionian coast of the Salento, has white-sand beaches between dunes and a marine reserve. It works with a south or south-west swell and a north-easterly wind.
Waves are usually soft, and it's very quiet outside summer.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | SW, S, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | NE, N, E |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–1.5 m |
| Best season | October to April |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Low |
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 funboard or longboard; a shortboard with more swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Porto Cesareo
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
Few people.
Surfing style
Soft beach break.
Hazards
Rocky shallows and protected zones in the marine reserve.
Map
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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.