Spiaggia dello Scandolaro
44.390° N, 8.650° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Spiaggia dello Scandolaro, within Cogoleto (the province of Genoa, Liguria), is a beach on the Ligurian Sea.
The beach faces southeast (156°). It is most sheltered when the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) 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 | 73 | 66 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 88 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 86 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 87 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 88 | 76 | 19°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 67 | 18°C |
Where is Spiaggia dello Scandolaro
Spiaggia dello Scandolaro is located in the municipality of Cogoleto, in the province of Genoa, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.38982, 8.64955.
0.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Cogoleto and 23 km from Genova, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia dello Scandolaro
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (156°): 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 | 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 dello Scandolaro
Can you swim at Spiaggia dello Scandolaro today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia dello Scandolaro is 66/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 11 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 Spiaggia dello Scandolaro?
Cogoleto (GE), Liguria, 23 km as the crow flies from Genova.
Which wind is Spiaggia dello Scandolaro sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia dello Scandolaro?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).