Cala delle Caldane
42.344° N, 10.922° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
Cala delle Caldane is a sandy beach in the municipality of Isola del Giglio, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing east (80°), it is sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
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 excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 82 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 78 | 85 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 90 | 88 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 85 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 67 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 43 | 40 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 39 | 40 | 21°C |
Where is Cala delle Caldane
Cala delle Caldane is located in the municipality of Isola del Giglio, in the province of Grosseto, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.34417, 10.92231.
49 km as the crow flies from Grosseto, the provincial capital.
Cala delle Caldane is part of: Costa d'Argento.
Winds and shelter at Cala delle Caldane
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (80°): 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 | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
When the Ponente (W) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Giglio Campese beach (4.2 km), facing northwest, gets it from the sea.
With the Levante (E) it's better to move to Giglio Campese beach (4.2 km): it faces northwest and stays sheltered.
Questions about Cala delle Caldane
Can you swim at Cala delle Caldane today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala delle Caldane is 82/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 19 km/h, temperature 20°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 Cala delle Caldane?
Isola del Giglio (GR), Tuscany, 49 km as the crow flies from Grosseto.
Which wind is Cala delle Caldane sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is Cala delle Caldane sandy or rocky?
Cala delle Caldane is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Cala delle Caldane?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Ponente: Cala delle Caldane or Giglio Campese beach?
Cala delle Caldane: it faces east and the Ponente blows from inland. Giglio Campese beach (4.2 km) faces northwest and gets it from the sea.