Bau Beach
42.455° N, 11.180° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Orbetello, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany), Bau Beach is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: northwest (292°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), keeps it calm; the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 79 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 84 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 91 | 81 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 71 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 97 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 67 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 79 | 24°C |
Where is Bau Beach
Bau Beach is located in the municipality of Orbetello, in the province of Grosseto, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.45546, 11.18020.
3.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Orbetello and 34 km from Grosseto, the provincial capital.
Bau Beach is part of: Costa d'Argento.
Winds and shelter at Bau Beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (292°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Bau Beach
Can you swim at Bau Beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Bau Beach is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 13 km/h, temperature 23°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 Bau Beach?
Orbetello (GR), Tuscany, 34 km as the crow flies from Grosseto.
Which wind is Bau Beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
Is Bau Beach sandy or rocky?
Bau Beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Bau Beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).