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Left and right37.3330, 13.3937

Overview

Quality
Regional classic
Crowd
Mid and retro, Longboard
Experience
Intermediate, Advanced (Not for beginners)
Bottom
Rocks

About this Spot

Surf spot located on the southern coast of Sicily between Agrigento and Sciacca. The spot breaks on a rocky bottom and needs a big swell to work, thus it is not a very consistent spot. Not suitable for beginners. The best conditions are with swells coming from the south or southwest, while the optimal wind direction is from the north or northeast.

Optimal Conditions

Best Swell
S, SW
Swell Direction
147°-258°
Best Wind
N, NE
Wind Direction
323°-73°
Best Tide
All tides are good
Best Size
Good from 1.2 meters
Wave Length
50 - 150 m
Frequency
Rarely break (less than 5 days/year)

Location

Coordinates

37.332998° N, 13.393729° W

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