ITA Scirocco - 10-30 knt side off shore mure a sinistra Mare con chops e onda formata al largo Sud - side mure a sinistra Mare da piatto a mosso a seconda dell'intensità Libeccio- 10-30 knt on shore Mare da piatto a molto mosso seconda dell'intensità del vento Ponente 10-30 knt side on shore mure a destra Mare mosso a seconda dell'intensità delvento Maestrale: side off shore destra, mare con chops o mosso a seconda dell'intensità del vento Vietato al kitesurf d'estate ENG
Varcaturo is situated about halfway up the boot shape which is Italy, in the region known as Campania, and lies on the west coast with the nearest large town being Napoli. It is a popular spot with kitesurfers and windsurfers of all levels and abilities with the best time to surf being between April and November.
The beach is really big and consists of soft golden sand. It does get very busy with tourists in the summer months of June, July and August and consequently kite surfing is not really recommended at that time. Once you get to Varcaturo you can park at Lido Corallo in the winter and Lido Miramare in the summer.
The frontal winds come from a variety of directions here. South east is sideshore and gusty on the beach; south is sideshore; north west is side or side on, south west is onshore or side on and west is onshore. The water quality can be poor, almost polluted, depending on the tides and is mainly flat to choppy depending on the wind direction. The summers are warm and you can get by with just a pair of shorts or a shorty, altnhough come the winter months and you will need to suit up accordingly.
There is ample parking at the lidos and just a short stroll to the beach. In addition there are toilet facilities here and plenty of places to buy a drink or a snack. There is also a good selection of cafes, bars, and restaurants. Accommodation is plentiful too. The nightlife is quite good during the summer months but more limited during the winter.
There is not much to worry about but be aware of swimmers in the water and tourists on the beach during the busy months. Also watch out for horses pulling chariots being ridden along the beach.
Distanza da Napoli 20km
da principiante a esperto
Forti correnti, Strutture sulla spiaggia, Onde grosse
