Arena del Mare
42.468° N, 14.224° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
Arena del Mare is a sandy beach in the municipality of Pescara, in the province of Pescara (Abruzzo), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing north (3°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated sufficient.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 43 | 43 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 59 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 91 | 85 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 73 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 86 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 72 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 58 | 21°C |
Where is Arena del Mare
Arena del Mare is located in the municipality of Pescara, in the province of Pescara, in Abruzzo. Coordinates: 42.46810, 14.22355.
It is 1.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Pescara, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Arena del Mare
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (3°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 |
Questions about Arena del Mare
Can you swim at Arena del Mare today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Arena del Mare is 43/100 (To Avoid): waves 0.9 m, wind 21 km/h, temperature 20°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Arena del Mare?
Pescara (PE), Abruzzo.
Which wind is Arena del Mare sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
Is Arena del Mare sandy or rocky?
Arena del Mare is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Arena del Mare?
Sufficient (EEA classification, 2025 season).