Spiaggia di Capo Mortola
43.784° N, 7.537° EPebble beach · facing south
About the beach
Spiaggia di Capo Mortola, within Ventimiglia (the province of Imperia, Liguria), is a pebble beach on the Ligurian Sea.
The beach faces south (188°). 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.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 70 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 83 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 82 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 86 | 79 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 86 | 80 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 79 | 79 | 20°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 76 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Capo Mortola
Spiaggia di Capo Mortola is located in the municipality of Ventimiglia, in the province of Imperia, in Liguria. Coordinates: 43.78372, 7.53675.
5.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Ventimiglia and 41 km from Imperia, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia di Capo Mortola is part of: Riviera of Flowers.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Capo Mortola
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (188°): 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 di Capo Mortola
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Capo Mortola today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Capo Mortola is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 m, wind 8 km/h, temperature 21°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 di Capo Mortola?
Ventimiglia (IM), Liguria, 41 km as the crow flies from Imperia.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Capo Mortola sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Spiaggia di Capo Mortola sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Capo Mortola is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Capo Mortola?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).