Spiaggia Principale
45.677° N, 13.398° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Grado, in the province of Gorizia (Friuli-Venezia Giulia), Spiaggia Principale is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
Orientation: south (185°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) 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).
Reported facilities: wheelchair access. Data from OpenStreetMap, may be incomplete.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 91 | 86 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 91 | 85 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 91 | 85 | 20°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 91 | 85 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 76 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 76 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 58 | 20°C |
Where is Spiaggia Principale
Spiaggia Principale is located in the municipality of Grado, in the province of Gorizia, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Coordinates: 45.67673, 13.39761.
0.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Grado and 35 km from Gorizia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Principale
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (185°): 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 Spiaggia Principale
Can you swim at Spiaggia Principale today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Principale is 86/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.1 m, wind 6 km/h, temperature 19°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 Spiaggia Principale?
Grado (GO), Friuli-Venezia Giulia, 35 km as the crow flies from Gorizia.
Which wind is Spiaggia Principale sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Spiaggia Principale sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Principale is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Principale?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).