Beach break / galets · Haute-Corse · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Nothing to surf today. Rest those arms.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A Cap Corse beach exposed due north, works in a N/NW swell.
Surf windows in autumn-winter during big western swells or Mediterranean storms.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Pebble beach — watch entries/exits and impacts. Booties useful.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Farinole is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Farinole comes broadly from South: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Farinole, you can also check conditions at Saleccia, L'Île-Rousse, Algajola. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.