Overview
Tito Del Molo is a sand-bottom break on the north side of the Viareggio harbour, and it carries a bit of history: this is home to one of the first waves ever surfed in Italy. The signature ride here is a long, slow left peeling along the harbour wall, though the sandbanks serve up rights as well. It takes a big southwest swell to wake the place up, and it holds together even when the onshore wind is blowing hard.
When It Works
The spot draws swell from southwest through west, with southwest the direction that really lights it up. It works from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 1.8 m / 6 ft, and the bigger end of that window is where the long left along the harbour comes into its own.
Wind and Tide
Look for northeast offshore wind for the cleanest surface. That said, this is one of those breaks that stays surfable when a strong onshore is blowing, so a poor wind forecast is not automatically a write-off. It can work through most of the tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
Intermediate surfers will get the most out of it. Expect company in the water, as this is a well-known spot that draws a crowd. If the peak by the harbour is stacked, there are more peaks further up the beach worth a look. Several local surf schools operate here, including Versilia Surf School, Wanda Surf School, and Nimbus Surf School, and Natural Surf runs a waves info line on 0584 395215.
Access
The paddle out starts with a jump in from the harbour pier. Parking is easy enough, with free parking and roadside spots nearby.
