La Grotta
43.050° N, 9.841° EPebble beach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Capraia Isola, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), La Grotta is a pebble beach on the Ligurian Sea.
Orientation: east (80°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW), keeps it calm; the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 60 | 86 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 78 | 79 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 88 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 70 | 70 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 81 | 71 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 52 | 52 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 43 | 55 | 22°C |
Where is La Grotta
La Grotta is located in the municipality of Capraia Isola, in the province of Livorno, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 43.04962, 9.84128.
As the crow flies: 0.2 km from the centre of Capraia Isola, 67 km from the provincial capital Livorno.
Winds and shelter at La Grotta
With the coast facing east (80°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about La Grotta
Can you swim at La Grotta today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Grotta is 86/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 5 km/h, temperature 21°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 La Grotta?
Capraia Isola (LI), Tuscany, 67 km as the crow flies from Livorno.
Which wind is La Grotta sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is La Grotta sandy or rocky?
La Grotta is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at La Grotta?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).