Pontile Alfa beach
44.424° N, 8.824° EMixed-seabed beach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Genova, in the province of Genoa (Liguria), Pontile Alfa beach is a beach with a mixed seabed on the Ligurian Sea.
“Pontile Alfa beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: south (193°). 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.
Mixed bottom: stretches of sand alternate with pebbles or rocks.
Bathing water rated poor by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 84 | 79 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 79 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 88 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 86 | 88 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 88 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 88 | 76 | 19°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 76 | 18°C |
Where is Pontile Alfa beach
Pontile Alfa beach is located in the municipality of Genova, in the province of Genoa, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.42366, 8.82426.
It is 8.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Genova, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Pontile Alfa beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (193°): 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 Pontile Alfa beach
Can you swim at Pontile Alfa beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Pontile Alfa beach is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 9 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 Pontile Alfa beach?
Genova (GE), Liguria.
Which wind is Pontile Alfa beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Pontile Alfa beach sandy or rocky?
Pontile Alfa beach is a beach with a mixed seabed.
How is the water quality at Pontile Alfa beach?
Poor (EEA classification, 2025 season).