Il Nido
44.063° N, 9.926° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Il Nido is a sandy beach in the municipality of Lerici, in the province of La Spezia (Liguria), on the Ligurian Sea.
Facing southwest (214°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), 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 | 79 | 78 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 85 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 85 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 76 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 87 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 73 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 55 | 74 | 23°C |
Where is Il Nido
Il Nido is located in the municipality of Lerici, in the province of La Spezia, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.06266, 9.92643.
As the crow flies: 1.8 km from the centre of Lerici, 9.5 km from the provincial capital La Spezia.
Il Nido is part of: Riviera di Levante, Gulf of Poets.
Winds and shelter at Il Nido
With the coast facing southwest (214°), 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Il Nido
Can you swim at Il Nido today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Il Nido is 78/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 11 km/h, temperature 20°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 Il Nido?
Lerici (SP), Liguria, 9.5 km as the crow flies from La Spezia.
Which wind is Il Nido sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Il Nido sandy or rocky?
Il Nido is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Il Nido?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).