Portopidocchio
44.198° N, 9.560° ERocky coast · facing southwest
About the beach
Portopidocchio is a rocky stretch of coast in the municipality of Framura, in the province of La Spezia (Liguria), on the Ligurian Sea.
Facing southwest (236°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Rocky seabed: water shoes help, and in calm seas it is good for snorkelling.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 76 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 86 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 86 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 91 | 88 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 88 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 58 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 73 | 22°C |
Where is Portopidocchio
Portopidocchio is located in the municipality of Framura, in the province of La Spezia, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.19759, 9.55995.
As the crow flies: 1.2 km from the centre of Framura, 23 km from the provincial capital La Spezia.
Portopidocchio is part of: Riviera di Levante.
Winds and shelter at Portopidocchio
With the coast facing southwest (236°), 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Portopidocchio
Can you swim at Portopidocchio today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Portopidocchio is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 9 km/h, temperature 20°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 Portopidocchio?
Framura (SP), Liguria, 23 km as the crow flies from La Spezia.
Which wind is Portopidocchio sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
Is Portopidocchio sandy or rocky?
Portopidocchio is a rocky stretch of coast.
How is the water quality at Portopidocchio?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).