Villa Massa beach
43.790° N, 7.564° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Villa Massa beach is a pebble beach in the municipality of Ventimiglia, in the province of Imperia (Liguria), on the Ligurian Sea.
“Villa Massa beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing southeast (156°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 68 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 83 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 84 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 84 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 83 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 70 | 70 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 67 | 22°C |
Where is Villa Massa beach
Villa Massa beach is located in the municipality of Ventimiglia, in the province of Imperia, in Liguria. Coordinates: 43.78993, 7.56358.
As the crow flies: 3.2 km from the centre of Ventimiglia, 39 km from the provincial capital Imperia.
Villa Massa beach is part of: Riviera of Flowers.
Winds and shelter at Villa Massa beach
With the coast facing southeast (156°), 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 | 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 Villa Massa beach
Can you swim at Villa Massa beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Villa Massa beach is 68/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 m, wind 9 km/h, temperature 21°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 Villa Massa beach?
Ventimiglia (IM), Liguria, 39 km as the crow flies from Imperia.
Which wind is Villa Massa beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Villa Massa beach sandy or rocky?
Villa Massa beach is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Villa Massa beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).