Mar Piccolo beach
43.887° N, 8.047° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Mar Piccolo beach, within Imperia (the province of Imperia, Liguria), is a beach on the Ligurian Sea.
“Mar Piccolo beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces south (168°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) 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 | 65 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 81 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 82 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 86 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 84 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 74 | 82 | 19°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 70 | 20°C |
Where is Mar Piccolo beach
Mar Piccolo beach is located in the municipality of Imperia, in the province of Imperia, in Liguria. Coordinates: 43.88711, 8.04657.
1.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Imperia, the provincial capital.
Mar Piccolo beach is part of: Riviera of Flowers.
Winds and shelter at Mar Piccolo beach
With the coast facing south (168°), 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 Mar Piccolo beach
Can you swim at Mar Piccolo beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Mar Piccolo beach is 65/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 m, wind 11 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 Mar Piccolo beach?
Imperia (IM), Liguria.
Which wind is Mar Piccolo 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 Mar Piccolo beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).