Prelo
44.337° N, 9.224° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Prelo is a beach in the municipality of Rapallo, in the province of Genoa (Liguria), on the Ligurian Sea.
Facing southeast (130°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated good.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 79 | 79 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 86 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 76 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 76 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 70 | 58 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 79 | 23°C |
Where is Prelo
Prelo is located in the municipality of Rapallo, in the province of Genoa, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.33716, 9.22402.
1.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Rapallo and 24 km from Genova, the provincial capital.
Prelo is part of: Riviera di Levante.
Winds and shelter at Prelo
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (130°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 Prelo
Can you swim at Prelo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Prelo is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 7 km/h, temperature 22°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 Prelo?
Rapallo (GE), Liguria, 24 km as the crow flies from Genova.
Which wind is Prelo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Prelo?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).