Overview

Portovenere is a magnificent village listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at the entrance to the Gulf of La Spezia. This spot offers an exceptional setting between the Ligurian Sea and the Cinque Terre, with views of the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. The spot is exposed to southwest winds (Libeccio) and south winds (Ostro) entering the gulf. Conditions can be challenging as the spot is open to the sea. Sailing in front of the San Pietro church perched on the rock is an unforgettable experience.

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Spot forecast for Portovenere

Sunrise 07:41 · Sunset 18:29

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Portovenere: when to go?

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Season · peak

121h

in August · 21.5 rideable days

The season runs from March to September, peaking in August: 19 rideable days a month and 121 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is December, at 2 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 86%13-20 knots · 13%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 86% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 12 °C. The wettest month is February, with 115 mm.

Monthly averages: Portovenere

Monthly averages — Portovenere — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	12.0	97 h	12 °C	95 mm
February	6.5	47 h	13 °C	115 mm
March	16.5	113 h	14 °C	112 mm
April	16.5	103 h	17 °C	96 mm
May	21.0	153 h	20 °C	43 mm
June	18.0	128 h	25 °C	7 mm
July	20.5	129 h	28 °C	34 mm
August	21.5	121 h	28 °C	88 mm
September	17.0	131 h	23 °C	62 mm
October	12.0	80 h	20 °C	110 mm
November	7.5	55 h	16 °C	34 mm
December	2.0	14 h	13 °C	63 mm

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Technical details of Portovenere spot

The spot works with winds from SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW.

Depending on conditions: ESE, SE, W.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

Parking

Paid parking at the entrance to Portovenere (the village is pedestrian). Very limited and expensive spaces in summer. Possible to come by boat from La Spezia.

Hazards

Rocky coast with cliffs. Currents between Portovenere and Palmaria Island. Southwest swell can be strong. Maritime traffic (tourist boats, ferries). Spot reserved for experienced riders.

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