San Nazaro
44.391° N, 8.954° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
San Nazaro, within Genova (the province of Genoa, Liguria), is a beach on the Ligurian Sea.
The beach faces south (194°). 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 San Nazaro
San Nazaro is located in the municipality of Genova, in the province of Genoa, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.39146, 8.95423.
It is 2.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Genova, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at San Nazaro
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (194°): 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 San Nazaro
Can you swim at San Nazaro today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at San Nazaro 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 San Nazaro?
Genova (GE), Liguria.
Which wind is San Nazaro sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at San Nazaro?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).