What size does Sagone work best at?

2–6 ft is the working range. Below that it goes flat; above, it stops being fun and the lineup thins out.

When is the best season to surf Sagone?

Peak season runs through the months when the swell window aligns and trade winds blow offshore. See the month strip in Wave fit for the working window.

What swell direction does Sagone need?

Sagone works on a sw - nw groundswell with easterly winds.

What are the main hazards?

no concerns. Reef booties are common at reef breaks; check tide and crowd conditions before paddling out.

What type of wave is Sagone?

Sagone is a right breaking wave over point. Mellow right pointbreak.

South Corsica, Cannes, France

Sagone

42.114, 8.691

Edited by Thomas Jackson

Verified May 2026

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Right · PointBeginner → Intermediate2–6 ftJan – Dec

A playful right pointbreak on the north side of Sagone's town beach, this wave wakes up when a strong Mistral pushes swell into the bay on Corsica's west coast. It needs SW to NW swell in the 2-6ft range, with easterly offshores to clean things up. Consistency is low, so timing your visit around a genuine wind event is essential rather than just showing up and hoping. The easy, rolling nature of the wave suits all abilities, but intermediates will get the most from the longer sections when it connects. Bottom: point over mixed. Season: autumn through winter when Mistral events are most frequent. Consistency: low. Crowds are light given how rarely it fires, but the beach draws locals on good days, so respect the lineup when you score it.

Wave fit

Skill suited

Beginner → Intermediate

BegIntAdv

Best months

Jan – Dec

Character

Mellow right pointbreak.

Conditions

When it works

Swell window

SW - NW

Offshore wind

Easterly

Optimum tide

All tides

Size range

2-6ft

Low

Hazards

No concerns

Trip planning

Quick facts

Wetsuit

3/2

What to bring

Longboard or mid-length for small mellow days
Shortboard 6ft to 6ft 4in when 4ft plus and walls are connecting

Lineup

Mellow lineup

Where it sits

Location

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About this break

What it's actually like

Crowd Access Nearby Alternatives

Crowd & Localism

Localism is not a known issue here. The spot's low consistency keeps the lineup thin, and most days you will share it with a handful of locals at most. Dawn patrol timing is still worth the habit when a Mistral swell materialises.

Access & Facilities

Sagone is a small coastal town on Corsica's west coast, reachable by road from Ajaccio. A carpark sits near the beach, with restroom facilities available. No significant hazards or pollution concerns reported.

Nearby Alternatives

If Sagone is flat, Arone to the north offers an easy beachbreak when west swell is running. South of town, La Liscia picks up more direct NW exposure and delivers punchier shorebreak peaks when the swell has size.

10-day swell, wind and tide