Poggio di Ponente beach
43.781° N, 7.650° EPebble beach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Bordighera, in the province of Imperia (Liguria), Poggio di Ponente beach is a pebble beach on the Ligurian Sea.
“Poggio di Ponente beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: south (195°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 70 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 84 | 86 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 83 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 85 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 83 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 88 | 79 | 20°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 76 | 21°C |
Where is Poggio di Ponente beach
Poggio di Ponente beach is located in the municipality of Bordighera, in the province of Imperia, in Liguria. Coordinates: 43.78108, 7.65020.
As the crow flies: 1.9 km from the centre of Bordighera, 33 km from the provincial capital Imperia.
Poggio di Ponente beach is part of: Riviera of Flowers.
Winds and shelter at Poggio di Ponente beach
With the coast facing south (195°), 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 | 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 Poggio di Ponente beach
Can you swim at Poggio di Ponente beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Poggio di Ponente 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 Poggio di Ponente beach?
Bordighera (IM), Liguria, 33 km as the crow flies from Imperia.
Which wind is Poggio di Ponente beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Poggio di Ponente beach sandy or rocky?
Poggio di Ponente beach is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Poggio di Ponente beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).