Italy
Foce Rio Cardellino
Italy
On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 27.5 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 27.5 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.6 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.6 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 27.6 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.7 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 27.7 | 0.0 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Sufficient2021
- 2022: Sufficient2022
- 2023: Sufficient2023
- 2024: Poor2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 6 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Sufficient |
| 2022 | Sufficient |
| 2023 | Sufficient |
| 2024 | Poor |
| 2025 | Poor |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 15 |
| Feb | 15 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 342 m
- 376 m
- 922 m
- 977 m
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: bus 40 - Albenga - final ligure, about ~190 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Alassio, about ~200 m away.
- 17 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Sangiuccu, about ~120 m away.
- 17 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Europa e Concordia, about ~110 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~150 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Foce Rio Cardellino?
Foce Rio Cardellino is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Poor for the 2025 season — below the EU standard; swimming may be discouraged or restricted by local authorities. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Toilets. There's parking about ~80 m from the beach.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 6 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Poor for 2 straight years. The nearest town, Alassio, is about ~200 m away.
That “Poor” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 17 places to eat within a kilometre — Sangiuccu is the closest, about ~120 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Foce Rio Cardellino?
Best to be careful here: Foce Rio Cardellino's official 2025 classification is Poor, so check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
What is the sea temperature at Foce Rio Cardellino today?
The most recent reading for Foce Rio Cardellino shows the sea at around 27°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Foce Rio Cardellino?
For the warmest water, aim for July–September — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Foce Rio Cardellino.
Is there parking near Foce Rio Cardellino?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is bus 40 - Albenga - final ligure, about ~190 m away. The nearest town is Alassio, about ~200 m away.