Follonica beach
42.919° N, 10.755° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Follonica beach, within Follonica (the province of Grosseto, Tuscany), is a sandy beach on the Ligurian Sea.
“Follonica beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces southwest (218°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: good (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 91 | 79 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 91 | 88 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 82 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 88 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 61 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 61 | 23°C |
Where is Follonica beach
Follonica beach is located in the municipality of Follonica, in the province of Grosseto, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.91877, 10.75506.
1.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Follonica and 34 km from Grosseto, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Follonica beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (218°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 Follonica beach
Can you swim at Follonica beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Follonica beach is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.1 m, wind 7 km/h, temperature 23°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 Follonica beach?
Follonica (GR), Tuscany, 34 km as the crow flies from Grosseto.
Which wind is Follonica beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Follonica beach sandy or rocky?
Follonica beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Follonica beach?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).