La Cantoniera
42.437° N, 11.129° EPebble beach · facing northeast
About the beach
La Cantoniera is a pebble beach in the municipality of Monte Argentario, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing northeast (24°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 80 | 76 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 91 | 79 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 81 | 79 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 88 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 58 | 58 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 46 | 70 | 23°C |
Where is La Cantoniera
La Cantoniera is located in the municipality of Monte Argentario, in the province of Grosseto, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.43719, 11.12868.
36 km as the crow flies from Grosseto, the provincial capital.
La Cantoniera is part of: Costa d'Argento.
Winds and shelter at La Cantoniera
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (24°): 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 | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about La Cantoniera
Can you swim at La Cantoniera today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Cantoniera is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 14 km/h, temperature 22°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 Cantoniera?
Monte Argentario (GR), Tuscany, 36 km as the crow flies from Grosseto.
Which wind is La Cantoniera sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is La Cantoniera sandy or rocky?
La Cantoniera is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at La Cantoniera?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).