Baia Azzurra
43.836° N, 7.900° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
Baia Azzurra is a sandy beach in the municipality of Santo Stefano al Mare, in the province of Imperia (Liguria), on the Ligurian Sea.
Facing south (166°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 67 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 82 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 82 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 81 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 83 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 79 | 73 | 19°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 70 | 20°C |
Where is Baia Azzurra
Baia Azzurra is located in the municipality of Santo Stefano al Mare, in the province of Imperia, in Liguria. Coordinates: 43.83646, 7.90048.
0.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Santo Stefano al Mare and 12 km from Imperia, the provincial capital.
Baia Azzurra is part of: Riviera of Flowers.
Winds and shelter at Baia Azzurra
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (166°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Baia Azzurra
Can you swim at Baia Azzurra today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Baia Azzurra is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 m, wind 10 km/h, temperature 21°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Baia Azzurra?
Santo Stefano al Mare (IM), Liguria, 12 km as the crow flies from Imperia.
Which wind is Baia Azzurra sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Baia Azzurra sandy or rocky?
Baia Azzurra is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Baia Azzurra?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).