Margidore (Elba) Surf Guide

Margidore (Elba) in Elba is a fairly exposed reef break that has inconsistent surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the north northeast. Usually gets local windswells, but groundswells do happen and the best wave direction is from the south. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care to avoid the rocks.

Margidore (Elba) Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef3inconsistent
17.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Margidore (Elba):

The best conditions reported for surf at Margidore (Elba) occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northeast.

Explore Margidore (Elba) Location Map

Interactive Margidore (Elba) surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Margidore (Elba) is Marina Di Campo Airport (EBA) in Italy, 7 km (4 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Margidore (Elba) is Grosseto Airport (GRS), also in Italy, 61 km (38 miles) away.

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Margidore (Elba) Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 20:59 Local Time
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5PM8PM11PM2AM
Wave (m)
1.3
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.4
SSE
Period (s) 6 6 6 6
Wind (km/h)
10
15
35
35
Wind State on cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on

Swell History at Margidore (Elba)

Surf stats for Margidore (Elba), see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Margidore (Elba)

Wind stats for Margidore (Elba), see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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