Marina Grande
44.392° N, 8.675° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Marina Grande is a beach in the municipality of Arenzano, in the province of Genoa (Liguria), on the Ligurian Sea.
Facing southeast (149°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 64 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 85 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 86 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 91 | 87 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 89 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 88 | 76 | 19°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 67 | 18°C |
Where is Marina Grande
Marina Grande is located in the municipality of Arenzano, in the province of Genoa, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.39231, 8.67515.
As the crow flies: 1.3 km from the centre of Arenzano, 21 km from the provincial capital Genova.
Winds and shelter at Marina Grande
With the coast facing southeast (149°), 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 | 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 Marina Grande
Can you swim at Marina Grande today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Marina Grande is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.3 m, wind 11 km/h, temperature 21°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 Marina Grande?
Arenzano (GE), Liguria, 21 km as the crow flies from Genova.
Which wind is Marina Grande sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Marina Grande?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).