La Caletta
40.923° N, 12.963° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Ponza, in the province of Latina (Lazio), La Caletta is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: northwest (318°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 67 | 73 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 73 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 97 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 71 | 60 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 67 | 82 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 76 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 76 | 22°C |
Where is La Caletta
La Caletta is located in the municipality of Ponza, in the province of Latina, in Lazio. Coordinates: 40.92287, 12.96292.
3.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Ponza and 61 km from Latina, the provincial capital.
La Caletta is part of: Pontine Islands.
Winds and shelter at La Caletta
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (318°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
When the Sirocco (SE) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia Schiavone (1.3 km), facing southeast, gets it from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) it's better to move to Spiaggia Schiavone (1.3 km): it faces southeast and stays sheltered.
Questions about La Caletta
Can you swim at La Caletta today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Caletta is 73/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 7 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 La Caletta?
Ponza (LT), Lazio, 61 km as the crow flies from Latina.
Which wind is La Caletta sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at La Caletta?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: La Caletta or Spiaggia Schiavone?
La Caletta: it faces northwest and the Sirocco blows from inland. Spiaggia Schiavone (1.3 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.