Baia di Porto Cupo
40.385° N, 17.278° EPebble beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Baia di Porto Cupo, within Taranto (the province of Taranto, Apulia), is a pebble beach on the Ionian Sea.
The beach faces southwest (203°). 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 | 70 | 67 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 40 | 55 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 85 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 64 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 94 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 82 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 65 | 70 | 23°C |
Where is Baia di Porto Cupo
Baia di Porto Cupo is located in the municipality of Taranto, in the province of Taranto, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.38457, 17.27799.
It is 10 km as the crow flies from the centre of Taranto, the provincial capital.
Baia di Porto Cupo is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Baia di Porto Cupo
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (203°): 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 Baia di Porto Cupo
Can you swim at Baia di Porto Cupo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Baia di Porto Cupo is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.8 m, wind 21 km/h, temperature 21°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 Baia di Porto Cupo?
Taranto (TA), Apulia.
Which wind is Baia di Porto Cupo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Baia di Porto Cupo sandy or rocky?
Baia di Porto Cupo is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Baia di Porto Cupo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).