Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande
40.558° N, 14.236° EPebble beach · facing north
About the beach
Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande, within Capri (the province of Naples, Campania), is a pebble beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces north (15°). It is most sheltered when the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) 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 | 52 | 64 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 73 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 76 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 86 | 76 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 94 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 64 | 82 | 20°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 76 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande
Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande is located in the municipality of Capri, in the province of Naples, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.55755, 14.23579.
As the crow flies: 1.1 km from the centre of Capri, 31 km from the provincial capital Napoli.
Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande is part of: Islands of the Bay of Naples.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande
With the coast facing north (15°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
With the Libeccio (SW) Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande is more sheltered than Spiaggia di Capitiello, 9.1 km away: that beach faces south and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Tramontane (N) Marina Piccola, 1.4 km away, is the better choice: facing south, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande
Can you swim at Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.6 m, wind 16 km/h, temperature 20°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande?
Capri (NA), Campania, 31 km as the crow flies from Napoli.
Which wind is Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
Is Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Libeccio: Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande or Spiaggia di Capitiello?
Spiaggia Libera di Marina Grande: it faces north and the Libeccio blows from inland. Spiaggia di Capitiello (9.1 km) faces south and gets it from the sea.