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Margidore

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Overview

Quality
Regional classic
Crowd
Short, Mid and retro, Longboard
Experience
Intermediate, Advanced
Bottom
Rocks

About this Spot

Margidore is a surf spot located in Tuscany, Italy, on the south side of Isola d’Elba. This spot provides both left and right waves. To reach Margidore, you need to take a ferry from the mainland to Elba Island. The surf spot has a rocky bottom, which makes it more suitable for intermediate and experienced surfers. Check your skills before paddling out to make sure the spot and conditions fit your surfing level. Margidore is considered a regional classic and sometimes breaks with wave lengths between 50 to 150 meters. The spot works on all tides and is suitable for shortboards, mid-length boards, retro shapes, and longboards. Margidore is typically not crowded, often frequented by only a few local surfers. Remember to respect the local crew when surfing here. For the best surf conditions at Margidore, look for southeast, south, or southwest swells with a minimum height of 2 feet. The optimal wind directions are northwest, north, and northeast. Nearby surf spots include Laconella, Lido di Capoliveri, La Biodola, Salivoli, and Quagliodromo. When checking the surf forecast and report for Margidore, pay attention to these swell and wind directions for the best surfing experience. If you’re planning to surf here, it’s a good idea to check for any available surf webcams or maps of the area to get a better understanding of the spot’s layout and current conditions.

Optimal Conditions

Best Swell
SE, S, SW
Swell Direction
124°-230°
Best Wind
NW, N, NE
Wind Direction
283°-61°
Best Tide
All tides are good
Best Size
Good from 0.6 meters
Wave Length
50 - 150 m
Frequency
Sometimes break (between 5 and 40)