Capo Sant'Ampelio beach
43.779° N, 7.661° EPebble beach · facing south
About the beach
Capo Sant'Ampelio beach is a pebble beach in the municipality of Bordighera, in the province of Imperia (Liguria), on the Ligurian Sea.
“Capo Sant'Ampelio beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing south (180°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 68 | 70 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 86 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 83 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 86 | 85 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 83 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 79 | 79 | 20°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 76 | 21°C |
Where is Capo Sant'Ampelio beach
Capo Sant'Ampelio beach is located in the municipality of Bordighera, in the province of Imperia, in Liguria. Coordinates: 43.77854, 7.66053.
1.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Bordighera and 32 km from Imperia, the provincial capital.
Capo Sant'Ampelio beach is part of: Riviera of Flowers.
Winds and shelter at Capo Sant'Ampelio beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (180°): 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 Capo Sant'Ampelio beach
Can you swim at Capo Sant'Ampelio beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Capo Sant'Ampelio beach is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 m, wind 8 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 Capo Sant'Ampelio beach?
Bordighera (IM), Liguria, 32 km as the crow flies from Imperia.
Which wind is Capo Sant'Ampelio beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Capo Sant'Ampelio beach sandy or rocky?
Capo Sant'Ampelio beach is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Capo Sant'Ampelio beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).