Circolo della Vela
44.004° N, 10.104° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Circolo della Vela is a sandy beach in the municipality of Massa, in the province of Massa-Carrara (Tuscany), on the Ligurian Sea.
Facing southwest (222°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), 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 good.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 87 | 83 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 86 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 86 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 75 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 89 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 61 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 72 | 24°C |
Where is Circolo della Vela
Circolo della Vela is located in the municipality of Massa, in the province of Massa-Carrara, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 44.00361, 10.10392.
4.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Massa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Circolo della Vela
With the coast facing southwest (222°), 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Circolo della Vela
Can you swim at Circolo della Vela today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Circolo della Vela is 83/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 7 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 Circolo della Vela?
Massa (MS), Tuscany.
Which wind is Circolo della Vela sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Circolo della Vela sandy or rocky?
Circolo della Vela is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Circolo della Vela?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).