Il Pilone
43.924° N, 8.114° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Cervo, in the province of Imperia (Liguria), Il Pilone is a beach on the Ligurian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (155°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) 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 | 82 | 67 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 85 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 80 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 74 | 83 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 77 | 73 | 19°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 70 | 20°C |
Where is Il Pilone
Il Pilone is located in the municipality of Cervo, in the province of Imperia, in Liguria. Coordinates: 43.92367, 8.11378.
0.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Cervo and 8.0 km from Imperia, the provincial capital.
Il Pilone is part of: Riviera of Flowers.
Winds and shelter at Il Pilone
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (155°): 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 Il Pilone
Can you swim at Il Pilone today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Il Pilone is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 m, wind 10 km/h, temperature 22°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 Pilone?
Cervo (IM), Liguria, 8.0 km as the crow flies from Imperia.
Which wind is Il Pilone sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Il Pilone?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).