Punta Crena
44.181° N, 8.407° ESandy beach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Finale Ligure, in the province of Savona (Liguria), Punta Crena is a sandy beach on the Ligurian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (155°). 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.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 94 | 64 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 88 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 85 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 87 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 88 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 88 | 18°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 67 | 18°C |
Where is Punta Crena
Punta Crena is located in the municipality of Finale Ligure, in the province of Savona, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.18141, 8.40677.
5.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Finale Ligure and 15 km from Savona, the provincial capital.
Punta Crena is part of: Riviera of Palms.
Winds and shelter at Punta Crena
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (155°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 Punta Crena
Can you swim at Punta Crena today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Punta Crena 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 Punta Crena?
Finale Ligure (SV), Liguria, 15 km as the crow flies from Savona.
Which wind is Punta Crena sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Punta Crena sandy or rocky?
Punta Crena is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Punta Crena?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).