Cala Grande
42.431° N, 11.096° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Cala Grande is a beach in the municipality of Monte Argentario, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing west (292°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 79 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 84 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 86 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 76 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 97 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 67 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 79 | 24°C |
Where is Cala Grande
Cala Grande is located in the municipality of Monte Argentario, in the province of Grosseto, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.43144, 11.09649.
37 km as the crow flies from Grosseto, the provincial capital.
Cala Grande is part of: Costa d'Argento.
Winds and shelter at Cala Grande
With the coast facing west (292°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Cala Grande
Can you swim at Cala Grande today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Grande is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 14 km/h, temperature 22°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 Cala Grande?
Monte Argentario (GR), Tuscany, 37 km as the crow flies from Grosseto.
Which wind is Cala Grande sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Cala Grande?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).