La Calatella beach
44.027° N, 10.066° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
La Calatella beach, within Massa (the province of Massa-Carrara, Tuscany), is a beach on the Ligurian Sea.
“La Calatella beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces southwest (209°). 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.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 84 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 86 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 87 | 86 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 75 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 89 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 67 | 61 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 72 | 24°C |
Where is La Calatella beach
La Calatella beach is located in the municipality of Massa, in the province of Massa-Carrara, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 44.02735, 10.06610.
It is 5.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Massa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at La Calatella beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (209°): 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 La Calatella beach
Can you swim at La Calatella beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Calatella beach is 84/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 7 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 Calatella beach?
Massa (MS), Tuscany.
Which wind is La Calatella beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at La Calatella beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).