Punta San Martino
44.398° N, 8.687° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Arenzano, in the province of Genoa (Liguria), Punta San Martino is a beach on the Ligurian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (136°). 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.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 64 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 85 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 86 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 91 | 87 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 89 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 88 | 76 | 19°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 67 | 18°C |
Where is Punta San Martino
Punta San Martino is located in the municipality of Arenzano, in the province of Genoa, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.39783, 8.68676.
0.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Arenzano and 20 km from Genova, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Punta San Martino
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (136°): 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 San Martino
Can you swim at Punta San Martino today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Punta San Martino 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 San Martino?
Arenzano (GE), Liguria, 20 km as the crow flies from Genova.
Which wind is Punta San Martino sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Punta San Martino?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).