Cava dell'isola
40.726° N, 13.860° ESandy beach · facing west
About the beach
Cava dell'isola is a sandy beach in the municipality of Forio, in the province of Naples (Campania), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing west (259°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW), 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 excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 63 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 65 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 79 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 85 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 64 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 70 | 24°C |
Where is Cava dell'isola
Cava dell'isola is located in the municipality of Forio, in the province of Naples, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.72616, 13.85987.
As the crow flies: 1.2 km from the centre of Forio, 35 km from the provincial capital Napoli.
Cava dell'isola is part of: Islands of the Bay of Naples.
Winds and shelter at Cava dell'isola
With the coast facing west (259°), 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 |
With the Gregale (NE) Cava dell'isola is more sheltered than Casamicciola Terme beach, 4.6 km away: that beach faces north and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) Casamicciola Terme beach, 4.6 km away, is the better choice: facing north, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Cava dell'isola
Can you swim at Cava dell'isola today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cava dell'isola is 63/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.5 m, wind 13 km/h, temperature 21°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Cava dell'isola?
Forio (NA), Campania, 35 km as the crow flies from Napoli.
Which wind is Cava dell'isola sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Cava dell'isola sandy or rocky?
Cava dell'isola is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Cava dell'isola?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Cava dell'isola or Casamicciola Terme beach?
Cava dell'isola: it faces west and the Gregale blows from inland. Casamicciola Terme beach (4.6 km) faces north and gets it from the sea.