Punta Vagno
44.394° N, 8.950° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Punta Vagno, within Genova (the province of Genoa, Liguria), is a beach on the Ligurian Sea.
The beach faces south (196°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 79 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 85 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 86 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 84 | 87 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 88 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 79 | 76 | 20°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 76 | 19°C |
Where is Punta Vagno
Punta Vagno is located in the municipality of Genova, in the province of Genoa, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.39355, 8.94987.
It is 2.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Genova, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Punta Vagno
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (196°): 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Punta Vagno
Can you swim at Punta Vagno today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Punta Vagno is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 9 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 Punta Vagno?
Genova (GE), Liguria.
Which wind is Punta Vagno sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Punta Vagno?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).