Spiaggia di Vernazzola
44.391° N, 8.980° EPebble beach · facing south
About the beach
Spiaggia di Vernazzola, within Genova (the province of Genoa, Liguria), is a pebble beach on the Ligurian Sea.
The beach faces south (192°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water quality: good (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 85 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 86 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 84 | 87 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 88 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 79 | 76 | 20°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 76 | 19°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Vernazzola
Spiaggia di Vernazzola is located in the municipality of Genova, in the province of Genoa, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.39113, 8.97992.
It is 4.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Genova, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Vernazzola
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (192°): 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 Spiaggia di Vernazzola
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Vernazzola today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Vernazzola is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 9 km/h, temperature 23°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 Spiaggia di Vernazzola?
Genova (GE), Liguria.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Vernazzola sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Spiaggia di Vernazzola sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Vernazzola is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Vernazzola?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).