Ginestra beach
44.259° N, 9.420° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Ginestra beach is a beach in the municipality of Sestri Levante, in the province of Genoa (Liguria), on the Ligurian Sea.
“Ginestra beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing south (172°), 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. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 82 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 85 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 76 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 76 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 76 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 70 | 58 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 73 | 23°C |
Where is Ginestra beach
Ginestra beach is located in the municipality of Sestri Levante, in the province of Genoa, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.25948, 9.41985.
As the crow flies: 2.3 km from the centre of Sestri Levante, 42 km from the provincial capital Genova.
Ginestra beach is part of: Riviera di Levante.
Winds and shelter at Ginestra beach
With the coast facing south (172°), 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 Ginestra beach
Can you swim at Ginestra beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Ginestra beach is 82/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 8 km/h, temperature 21°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Ginestra beach?
Sestri Levante (GE), Liguria, 42 km as the crow flies from Genova.
Which wind is Ginestra beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Ginestra beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).