Al Cartello
42.417° N, 11.279° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Al Cartello is a sandy beach in the municipality of Orbetello, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing southwest (214°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated good.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 81 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 88 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 82 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 91 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 49 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 49 | 23°C |
Where is Al Cartello
Al Cartello is located in the municipality of Orbetello, in the province of Grosseto, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.41669, 11.27887.
As the crow flies: 6.1 km from the centre of Orbetello, 40 km from the provincial capital Grosseto.
Al Cartello is part of: Costa d'Argento.
Winds and shelter at Al Cartello
With the coast facing southwest (214°), 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 | 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 Al Cartello
Can you swim at Al Cartello today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Al Cartello is 81/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 11 km/h, temperature 23°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Al Cartello?
Orbetello (GR), Tuscany, 40 km as the crow flies from Grosseto.
Which wind is Al Cartello sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Al Cartello sandy or rocky?
Al Cartello is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Al Cartello?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).