Il Molo Beach
44.321° N, 9.214° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Il Molo Beach, within Santa Margherita Ligure (the province of Genoa, Liguria), is a beach on the Ligurian Sea.
The beach faces east (91°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) 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 | 79 | 88 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 79 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 85 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 85 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 85 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 81 | 67 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 79 | 23°C |
Where is Il Molo Beach
Il Molo Beach is located in the municipality of Santa Margherita Ligure, in the province of Genoa, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.32062, 9.21367.
As the crow flies: 1.6 km from the centre of Santa Margherita Ligure, 24 km from the provincial capital Genova.
Il Molo Beach is part of: Riviera di Levante.
Winds and shelter at Il Molo Beach
With the coast facing east (91°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Il Molo Beach
Can you swim at Il Molo Beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Il Molo Beach is 88/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 7 km/h, temperature 22°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Il Molo Beach?
Santa Margherita Ligure (GE), Liguria, 24 km as the crow flies from Genova.
Which wind is Il Molo Beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Il Molo Beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
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