Gabbiano
44.049° N, 9.839° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Gabbiano is a beach in the municipality of Portovenere, in the province of La Spezia (Liguria), on the Ligurian Sea.
Facing south (178°), 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. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 79 | 77 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 85 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 91 | 85 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 75 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 87 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 64 | 73 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 46 | 61 | 24°C |
Where is Gabbiano
Gabbiano is located in the municipality of Portovenere, in the province of La Spezia, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.04887, 9.83912.
0.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Portovenere and 6.2 km from La Spezia, the provincial capital.
Gabbiano is part of: Riviera di Levante, Gulf of Poets.
Winds and shelter at Gabbiano
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (178°): 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 Gabbiano
Can you swim at Gabbiano today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Gabbiano is 77/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 12 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 Gabbiano?
Portovenere (SP), Liguria, 6.2 km as the crow flies from La Spezia.
Which wind is Gabbiano sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Gabbiano?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).