Varazze, La Secca
The best-known surf spot in Liguria: with Libeccio swells it forms a long, regular wave.
Why go
Because Liguria has a surfing community few people imagine, and Varazze is its centre.
Which wind
Good with Easing Libeccio swell, offshore wind
Avoid with Calm sea (no waves)
Practical information
- Activities
- Surfing
- Level
- Intermediate to expert
- Seabed
- Rocks and pebbles
- Best time
- Autumn–winter, with the swells
- Seasons
- Autumn, Winter
- Getting there
- From the Varazze seafront, towards the harbour.
Get directions ↗Marine reserve rules
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Weather and sea forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind, wave height and sea temperature.
Forecast by Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), from the models of national weather services. Your browser downloads it directly from Open-Meteo, and only when you ask. In the mountains and at sea the weather changes quickly: check the official forecast as well before you set off.
Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Varazze station, 800 m away (about 15 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Celle station, 3.2 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Genoa Airport (GOA), about 23 km away; with more flights, Turin Airport (TRN) is about 118 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest (Piazza Alcide De Gasperi) is 200 m away, paid.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate and sea month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to June and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 114 mm), the driest July. The sea is above 22 °C from June to September, peaking at 26 °C in July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 4 to 12 °C | 12° 4° | 46 | 15° |
| Feb | from 6 to 13 °C | 13° 6° | 67 | 14° |
| Mar | from 7 to 15 °C | 15° 7° | 65 | 14° |
| Apr | from 10 to 18 °C | 18° 10° | 53 | 16° |
| May | from 14 to 21 °C | 21° 14° | 95 | 18° |
| Jun | from 19 to 26 °C | 26° 19° | 51 | 22° |
| Jul | from 22 to 30 °C | 30° 22° | 39 | 26° |
| Aug | from 22 to 30 °C | 30° 22° | 47 | 26° |
| Sep | from 18 to 26 °C | 26° 18° | 63 | 24° |
| Oct | from 14 to 22 °C | 22° 14° | 103 | 21° |
| Nov | from 9 to 17 °C | 17° 9° | 114 | 19° |
| Dec | from 6 to 13 °C | 13° 6° | 73 | 16° |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 0 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total; sea: surface temperature from NOAA OISST. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
Nearby hikes
Other spots nearby
- ★ The Haven wreckScuba diving · 10 km
- ★ Bergeggi sea caveKayaking, SUP · 17 km
- ★ Bergeggi IslandSnorkelling, Kayaking, SUP · 17 km
- Bay of the SaracensSnorkelling, SUP · 24 km
Sea conditions can change within hours: before going in, check the marine forecast and the local harbour office (Capitaneria di porto) rules. Emergencies at sea: 1530.