Montalto di Castro beach
42.309° N, 11.607° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Montalto di Castro, in the province of Viterbo (Lazio), Montalto di Castro beach is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Montalto di Castro beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southwest (216°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 79 | 97 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 91 | 97 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 91 | 81 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 91 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 49 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 58 | 24°C |
Where is Montalto di Castro beach
Montalto di Castro beach is located in the municipality of Montalto di Castro, in the province of Viterbo, in Lazio. Coordinates: 42.30873, 11.60682.
4.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Montalto di Castro and 43 km from Viterbo, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Montalto di Castro beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (216°): 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 Montalto di Castro beach
Can you swim at Montalto di Castro beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Montalto di Castro beach is 97/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2 m, wind 19 km/h, temperature 23°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 Montalto di Castro beach?
Montalto di Castro (VT), Lazio, 43 km as the crow flies from Viterbo.
Which wind is Montalto di Castro beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Montalto di Castro beach sandy or rocky?
Montalto di Castro beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Montalto di Castro beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).