Italy
Spiaggia Ghiaia
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 | 27.8 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 27.9 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.8 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.6 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.7 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 27.7 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Sufficient2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Sufficient2018
- 2019: Sufficient2019
- 2020: Sufficient2020
- 2021: Poor2021
- 2022: Poor2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Poor2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 0 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Sufficient |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 2018 | Sufficient |
| 2019 | Sufficient |
| 2020 | Sufficient |
| 2021 | Poor |
| 2022 | Poor |
| 2023 | Poor |
| 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
- 183 m
- 917 m
- 972 m
- 1.8 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: S. Margherita - Hotel Lido, about ~50 m away.
- Ferry: Santa Margherita Ligure, about ~180 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Santa Margherita Ligure, about ~200 m away.
- 82 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Vittoria, about ~70 m away.
- 15 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Lido Palace, about ~80 m away.
- 10 shops nearby, the closest about ~180 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
Is the water clean at Spiaggia Ghiaia?
Spiaggia Ghiaia sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Poor for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow 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. You can park about ~60 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 0 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. Santa Margherita Ligure — the closest town — sits about ~200 m from here.
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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Poor for 5 straight years. There are 82 places to eat within a kilometre — Vittoria is the closest, about ~70 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Spiaggia Ghiaia?
Caution is advised. Its official 2025 rating is Poor; check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
How warm is the sea at Spiaggia Ghiaia right now?
Checking in on Spiaggia Ghiaia right now: the water is around 28°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live.
Which month has the warmest sea at Spiaggia Ghiaia?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch.
How is the water quality rating measured?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Spiaggia Ghiaia isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do you get to Spiaggia Ghiaia?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is S. Margherita - Hotel Lido, about ~50 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Santa Margherita Ligure, about ~180 m away. The nearest town is Santa Margherita Ligure, about ~200 m away.