Puntapedale Beach
44.320° N, 9.213° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Puntapedale Beach, within Santa Margherita Ligure (the province of Genoa, Liguria), is a beach on the Ligurian Sea.
The beach faces east (90°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) 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 | 79 | 88 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 79 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 85 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 85 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 85 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 81 | 67 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 70 | 23°C |
Where is Puntapedale Beach
Puntapedale Beach is located in the municipality of Santa Margherita Ligure, in the province of Genoa, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.31968, 9.21259.
1.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Santa Margherita Ligure and 24 km from Genova, the provincial capital.
Puntapedale Beach is part of: Riviera di Levante.
Winds and shelter at Puntapedale Beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (90°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Puntapedale Beach
Can you swim at Puntapedale Beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Puntapedale Beach is 88/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 7 km/h, temperature 22°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Puntapedale Beach?
Santa Margherita Ligure (GE), Liguria, 24 km as the crow flies from Genova.
Which wind is Puntapedale Beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Puntapedale Beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
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