Cava Grado
40.700° N, 13.888° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
Cava Grado is a sandy beach in the municipality of Serrara Fontana, in the province of Naples (Campania), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing south (175°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE), 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 | 82 | 64 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 64 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 97 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 97 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 84 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 77 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 74 | 23°C |
Where is Cava Grado
Cava Grado is located in the municipality of Serrara Fontana, in the province of Naples, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.70034, 13.88769.
34 km as the crow flies from Napoli, the provincial capital.
Cava Grado is part of: Islands of the Bay of Naples.
Winds and shelter at Cava Grado
With the coast facing south (175°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
With the Mistral (NW) Cava Grado is more sheltered than Spiaggia di Citara, 2.9 km away: that beach faces west and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) Spiaggia di Citara, 2.9 km away, is the better choice: facing west, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Cava Grado
Can you swim at Cava Grado today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cava Grado is 64/100 (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 Grado?
Serrara Fontana (NA), Campania, 34 km as the crow flies from Napoli.
Which wind is Cava Grado sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Cava Grado sandy or rocky?
Cava Grado is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Cava Grado?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Mistral: Cava Grado or Spiaggia di Citara?
Cava Grado: it faces south and the Mistral blows from inland. Spiaggia di Citara (2.9 km) faces west and gets it from the sea.