La Secca · Varazze

Reviewed 19 Oct 2026 · not observation-validated

Published sources reviewed by SWELLRADAR, not validation against measured breaking waves. Swell-from and wind-from references are independent qualitative ranking inputs, not surveyed optima. The inherited generic 0.6–3.0 m offshore-model height bands are unchanged: they are not measured local surf limits, safe learner ranges or wave-face conversions. Existing map pins remain approximate place markers, not surveyed takeoffs. Explicit sea requests are offshore model samples. Storm easing is not the same as an outgoing tide. Assess the actual section, hazards, access notices and personal ability from shore. Surf Culture establishes the named reef, rock/rubble bottom, demanding takeoff and both directions. Its SW/SE storm descriptions and the official town guide's Libeccio context support a coarse SW reference; an additional NW storm description is not treated as a surveyed swell-from optimum. No reliable local wind axis or preferred tide phase is established. A general Varazze guide is pinned roughly 8 km southwest near Savona, so its NNW wind and all-tides rules are not transferred to this reef. Wind-direction scoring and its legacy opposite-swell fallback stay disabled. Scaduta adds no tide-motion reward. Published surf metres do not become model thresholds or safe rock-clearance limits.

• Surf Culture · Varazze La Secca guide

  Named artificial rock/rubble reef, demanding takeoff, longer right, shorter intense left, busy peaks and better easing storm surf; no established preferred tide phase or wind axis

• Varazze tourism · water sports

  Official local context for a powerful, hollow wave during Libeccio storm conditions; not a precise measured swell bearing or safe entry recommendation

• Surf-Forecast · general Varazze guide, location limitation

  Published 44.31 N, 8.50 E point is roughly 8 km from this mapped reef; its wind and tide rules are not used to calibrate La Secca