Marina Piccola
44.397° N, 8.686° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Arenzano, in the province of Genoa (Liguria), Marina Piccola is a beach on the Ligurian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (136°). 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 | 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 Piccola
Marina Piccola is located in the municipality of Arenzano, in the province of Genoa, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.39701, 8.68581.
As the crow flies: 0.6 km from the centre of Arenzano, 20 km from the provincial capital Genova.
Winds and shelter at Marina Piccola
With the coast facing southeast (136°), 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 Piccola
Can you swim at Marina Piccola today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Marina Piccola 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 Piccola?
Arenzano (GE), Liguria, 20 km as the crow flies from Genova.
Which wind is Marina Piccola 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 Piccola?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).