Spiaggia da San Sebastiano
44.386° N, 8.640° ESandy beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Spiaggia da San Sebastiano is a sandy beach in the municipality of Cogoleto, in the province of Genoa (Liguria), on the Ligurian Sea.
Facing southeast (145°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 64 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 88 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 86 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 87 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 89 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 88 | 76 | 19°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 67 | 18°C |
Where is Spiaggia da San Sebastiano
Spiaggia da San Sebastiano is located in the municipality of Cogoleto, in the province of Genoa, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.38622, 8.64003.
As the crow flies: 0.4 km from the centre of Cogoleto, 23 km from the provincial capital Genova.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia da San Sebastiano
With the coast facing southeast (145°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Spiaggia da San Sebastiano
Can you swim at Spiaggia da San Sebastiano today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia da San Sebastiano is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.3 m, wind 11 km/h, temperature 22°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 Spiaggia da San Sebastiano?
Cogoleto (GE), Liguria, 23 km as the crow flies from Genova.
Which wind is Spiaggia da San Sebastiano sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Spiaggia da San Sebastiano sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia da San Sebastiano is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia da San Sebastiano?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).