Maddalenedda

Left40.5730, 8.2995
Quality
Regional classic
Crowd
Short, Mid and retro, Longboard
Level
Intermediate, Advanced (Not for beginners)
Bottom
Rocks and sand
Best swell
S, SW, W, NW
Best wind
NE, E

Optimal Conditions

Best Swell
S, SW, W, NW
Swell Direction
177°-322°
Best Wind
NE, E
Wind Direction
1°-114°
Best Tide
All tides are good
Best Size
Good from 2 meters
Wave Length
150 - 300 m
Frequency
Rarely break (less than 5 days/year)

About this Spot

Left-hander braking on the side of Isolotto della Maddalena at the center of the bay of Alghero. Starts working only with big west swells of at least 5 or 6 feet. Being in the middle of the bay, there can be some boat traffic. Usually surfed by windsurfers and SUPs. Requires a long paddle to reach the peak from the beach. The best swell directions for this spot are south, southwest, west, and northwest, while the optimal wind directions are northeast and east. Not for beginners.

Nearby surf spots

Other breaks within about an hour of here.

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Location

Coordinates

40.572957° N, 8.299506° W

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