Punta della Mola beach
44.361° N, 8.590° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
Punta della Mola beach, within Varazze (the province of Savona, Liguria), is a sandy beach on the Ligurian Sea.
“Punta della Mola beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces south (160°). 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.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 67 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 87 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 87 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 87 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 88 | 76 | 19°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 67 | 18°C |
Where is Punta della Mola beach
Punta della Mola beach is located in the municipality of Varazze, in the province of Savona, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.36050, 8.59032.
1.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Varazze and 10 km from Savona, the provincial capital.
Punta della Mola beach is part of: Riviera of Palms.
Winds and shelter at Punta della Mola beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (160°): 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 Punta della Mola beach
Can you swim at Punta della Mola beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Punta della Mola beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 10 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 Punta della Mola beach?
Varazze (SV), Liguria, 10 km as the crow flies from Savona.
Which wind is Punta della Mola beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Punta della Mola beach sandy or rocky?
Punta della Mola beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Punta della Mola beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).