Prato del Mare beach
42.056° N, 11.819° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Santa Marinella, in the province of Rome (Lazio), Prato del Mare beach is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Prato del Mare beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southwest (244°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 79 | 85 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 91 | 82 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 81 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 80 | 67 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 88 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 79 | 61 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 49 | 24°C |
Where is Prato del Mare beach
Prato del Mare beach is located in the municipality of Santa Marinella, in the province of Rome, in Lazio. Coordinates: 42.05605, 11.81920.
4.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Santa Marinella and 58 km from Roma, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Prato del Mare beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (244°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Prato del Mare beach
Can you swim at Prato del Mare beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Prato del Mare beach is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.5 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 Prato del Mare beach?
Santa Marinella (RM), Lazio, 58 km as the crow flies from Roma.
Which wind is Prato del Mare beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Prato del Mare beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).