Valmaggiore beach
42.941° N, 10.710° EPebble beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Valmaggiore beach, within Follonica (the province of Grosseto, Tuscany), is a pebble beach on the Ligurian Sea.
“Valmaggiore beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces southwest (207°). 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.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 79 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 91 | 79 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 67 | 61 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 61 | 24°C |
Where is Valmaggiore beach
Valmaggiore beach is located in the municipality of Follonica, in the province of Grosseto, in Tuscany. Coordinates: 42.94089, 10.70984.
As the crow flies: 4.5 km from the centre of Follonica, 39 km from the provincial capital Grosseto.
Winds and shelter at Valmaggiore beach
With the coast facing southwest (207°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Valmaggiore beach
Can you swim at Valmaggiore beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Valmaggiore beach is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.1 m, wind 11 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 Valmaggiore beach?
Follonica (GR), Tuscany, 39 km as the crow flies from Grosseto.
Which wind is Valmaggiore beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Valmaggiore beach sandy or rocky?
Valmaggiore beach is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Valmaggiore beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).