Punta Nera
42.438° N, 11.133° EPebble beach · facing north
About the beach
Punta Nera is a pebble beach in the municipality of Monte Argentario, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing north (14°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), 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 | 80 | 76 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 91 | 79 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 79 | 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 | 79 | 24°C |
Where is Punta Nera
Punta Nera is located in the municipality of Monte Argentario, in the province of Grosseto, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.43828, 11.13267.
36 km as the crow flies from Grosseto, the provincial capital.
Punta Nera is part of: Costa d'Argento.
Winds and shelter at Punta Nera
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (14°): 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 Punta Nera
Can you swim at Punta Nera today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Punta Nera 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 Punta Nera?
Monte Argentario (GR), Tuscany, 36 km as the crow flies from Grosseto.
Which wind is Punta Nera sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
Is Punta Nera sandy or rocky?
Punta Nera is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Punta Nera?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).