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Il Pontile, Forte dei Marmi, Italy

submitted by: Latinsurfer

GENERAL
It's one of the most popular spots. It's situated in the Toscana at Forte dei Marmi....Ask of the pontile (it's the only one in forte). Jetty with the most powerful beachbreak of the coast. Peaks north and south, fast walls and occasional barrels. Works with S/W swell. Holds on shore wind. Watch out for currents aside of the pier. Crowded. Average water quality

SPOT RATING: 3***
(1- not so okay, 2-okay, 3-cool, 4-very cool, 5-the ultimate spot)
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HOW TO GET THERE
Italy-Toscana, take the highway to Firenze-Livorno, exit at Versilia and you're at Forte dei Marmi, then ask for the pontile (jetty) it's the only one.

WAVES
Jetty with the most powerful beachbreak of the coast Peaks north and south, fast walls and occasional barrels. Work with S/W swell. Holds onshore wind, watch out for current aside of pier. . Average water quality

Water Temperature in Summer: Warm, from July to September you can wear board shorts and lycra shirt
Water Temparature in Winter: Cold, you need a 4/3 full suit and boots, from April to May you can were a 3/2 full suit.

BEST TIME TO SURF
September to October and April to May are the best periods.

CROWDS / LOCALISM
Crowded

OTHER COMMENTS:
Versilia offer very suggestive places where the seaside it's in a perfect harmony with the near mountains

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