Fontanina
41.210° N, 13.554° EPebble beach · facing south
About the beach
Fontanina is a pebble beach in the municipality of Gaeta, in the province of Latina (Lazio), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing south (200°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable. The seabed type is inferred from nearby beaches mapped on OpenStreetMap.
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 | 76 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 80 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 90 | 83 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 85 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 81 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 74 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 61 | 23°C |
Where is Fontanina
Fontanina is located in the municipality of Gaeta, in the province of Latina, in Lazio. Coordinates: 41.21030, 13.55445.
As the crow flies: 1.1 km from the centre of Gaeta, 61 km from the provincial capital Latina.
Fontanina is part of: Riviera of Ulysses.
Winds and shelter at Fontanina
With the coast facing south (200°), 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 Fontanina
Can you swim at Fontanina today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Fontanina is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 12 km/h, temperature 21°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 Fontanina?
Gaeta (LT), Lazio, 61 km as the crow flies from Latina.
Which wind is Fontanina sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Fontanina sandy or rocky?
Fontanina is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Fontanina?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).