Cala Loca
44.375° N, 8.628° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Cala Loca, within Varazze (the province of Savona, Liguria), is a beach on the Ligurian Sea.
The beach faces southeast (136°). It is most sheltered when the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 64 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 88 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 87 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 87 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 89 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 88 | 76 | 19°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 70 | 18°C |
Where is Cala Loca
Cala Loca is located in the municipality of Varazze, in the province of Savona, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.37481, 8.62761.
As the crow flies: 4.5 km from the centre of Varazze, 14 km from the provincial capital Savona.
Cala Loca is part of: Riviera of Palms.
Winds and shelter at Cala Loca
With the coast facing southeast (136°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Cala Loca
Can you swim at Cala Loca today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Loca is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.3 m, wind 9 km/h, temperature 22°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Cala Loca?
Varazze (SV), Liguria, 14 km as the crow flies from Savona.
Which wind is Cala Loca sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Cala Loca?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).