Caletta
44.071° N, 9.915° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Lerici, in the province of La Spezia (Liguria), Caletta is a sandy beach on the Ligurian Sea.
Orientation: southwest (235°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) 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 | 79 | 78 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 85 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 86 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 91 | 76 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 87 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 73 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 74 | 23°C |
Where is Caletta
Caletta is located in the municipality of Lerici, in the province of La Spezia, in Liguria. Coordinates: 44.07075, 9.91509.
As the crow flies: 0.5 km from the centre of Lerici, 8.3 km from the provincial capital La Spezia.
Caletta is part of: Riviera di Levante, Gulf of Poets.
Winds and shelter at Caletta
With the coast facing southwest (235°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Caletta
Can you swim at Caletta today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Caletta is 78/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 11 km/h, temperature 20°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 Caletta?
Lerici (SP), Liguria, 8.3 km as the crow flies from La Spezia.
Which wind is Caletta sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
Is Caletta sandy or rocky?
Caletta is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Caletta?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).