Viareggio

Viareggio is a long, sandy beach break located on Italy's Tyrrhenian coast facing west toward the Mediterranean Sea. The spot consists of a gently sloping sandy beach backed by urban development and a promenade with infrastructure. The beach features groynes for coastal management and is heavily used for recreation and tourism. Water conditions are typically light with small swell averaging 0.64m, making this suitable for learners and intermediates. Wind reliability is notably low at 0.9%, with average winds of only 4.1 knots, meaning consistent kitesurfing days are rare. Best wind direction is from the north (side-shore), providing parallel wind to the coast. This spot works best for beginners during the limited strong wind periods, though thermal onshore winds from the Mediterranean are common but often too weak. The crowded beach during summer months and numerous obstacles require careful planning of riding areas away from swimmers and sunbathers. Winter months offer fewer crowds but still marginal wind conditions.