Cala Torcida
44.376° N, 8.629° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Varazze, in the province of Savona (Liguria), Cala Torcida is a beach on the Ligurian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (134°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 64 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 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 Torcida
Cala Torcida is located in the municipality of Varazze, in the province of Savona, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.37617, 8.62861.
4.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Varazze and 14 km from Savona, the provincial capital.
Cala Torcida is part of: Riviera of Palms.
Winds and shelter at Cala Torcida
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (134°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Cala Torcida
Can you swim at Cala Torcida today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Torcida 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 Torcida?
Varazze (SV), Liguria, 14 km as the crow flies from Savona.
Which wind is Cala Torcida sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Cala Torcida?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).