Varazze beach
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In the municipality of Varazze, in the province of Savona (Liguria), Varazze beach is a sandy beach on the Ligurian Sea.
“Varazze beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southeast (152°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 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 | 89 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 88 | 76 | 19°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 67 | 18°C |
Where is Varazze beach
Varazze beach is located in the municipality of Varazze, in the province of Savona, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.35956, 8.58174.
0.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Varazze and 9.8 km from Savona, the provincial capital.
Varazze beach is part of: Riviera of Palms.
Winds and shelter at Varazze beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (152°): 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 Varazze beach
Can you swim at Varazze beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Varazze 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 Varazze beach?
Varazze (SV), Liguria, 9.8 km as the crow flies from Savona.
Which wind is Varazze beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Varazze beach sandy or rocky?
Varazze beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Varazze beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).