Olivo Pontili
44.058° N, 9.840° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Portovenere, in the province of La Spezia (Liguria), Olivo Pontili is a beach on the Ligurian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (131°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 76 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 83 | 76 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 87 | 67 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 87 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 55 | 61 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 55 | 70 | 24°C |
Where is Olivo Pontili
Olivo Pontili is located in the municipality of Portovenere, in the province of La Spezia, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.05787, 9.83958.
As the crow flies: 0.9 km from the centre of Portovenere, 5.3 km from the provincial capital La Spezia.
Olivo Pontili is part of: Riviera di Levante, Gulf of Poets.
Winds and shelter at Olivo Pontili
With the coast facing southeast (131°), 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 Olivo Pontili
Can you swim at Olivo Pontili today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Olivo Pontili is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 12 km/h, temperature 21°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 Olivo Pontili?
Portovenere (SP), Liguria, 5.3 km as the crow flies from La Spezia.
Which wind is Olivo Pontili sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Olivo Pontili?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).