Portiglione
44.143° N, 9.643° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Portiglione is a pebble beach in the municipality of Monterosso al Mare, in the province of La Spezia (Liguria), on the Ligurian Sea.
Facing southeast (155°), 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. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 79 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 76 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 77 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 88 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 64 | 74 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 61 | 23°C |
Where is Portiglione
Portiglione is located in the municipality of Monterosso al Mare, in the province of La Spezia, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.14325, 9.64265.
As the crow flies: 1.1 km from the centre of Monterosso al Mare, 15 km from the provincial capital La Spezia.
Portiglione is part of: Riviera di Levante.
Winds and shelter at Portiglione
With the coast facing southeast (155°), 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 Portiglione
Can you swim at Portiglione today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Portiglione is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 10 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 Portiglione?
Monterosso al Mare (SP), Liguria, 15 km as the crow flies from La Spezia.
Which wind is Portiglione sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Portiglione sandy or rocky?
Portiglione is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Portiglione?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).