Spiaggia del Groppolo
44.054° N, 9.940° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Spiaggia del Groppolo, within Lerici (the province of La Spezia, Liguria), is a sandy beach on the Ligurian Sea.
The beach faces southwest (224°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 79 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 86 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 85 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 76 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 87 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 73 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 55 | 74 | 23°C |
Where is Spiaggia del Groppolo
Spiaggia del Groppolo is located in the municipality of Lerici, in the province of La Spezia, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.05420, 9.93959.
3.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Lerici and 11 km from La Spezia, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia del Groppolo is part of: Riviera di Levante, Gulf of Poets.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia del Groppolo
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (224°): 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 Spiaggia del Groppolo
Can you swim at Spiaggia del Groppolo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia del Groppolo is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 10 km/h, temperature 20°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 Spiaggia del Groppolo?
Lerici (SP), Liguria, 11 km as the crow flies from La Spezia.
Which wind is Spiaggia del Groppolo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Spiaggia del Groppolo sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia del Groppolo is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia del Groppolo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).