Braico
41.902° N, 16.153° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Braico is a sandy beach in the municipality of Vieste, in the province of Foggia (Apulia), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing northeast (56°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
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 excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 55 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 49 | 52 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 73 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 64 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 71 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 85 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 64 | 21°C |
Where is Braico
Braico is located in the municipality of Vieste, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.90156, 16.15340.
As the crow flies: 3.0 km from the centre of Vieste, 70 km from the provincial capital Foggia.
Braico is part of: Gargano.
Winds and shelter at Braico
With the coast facing northeast (56°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Braico
Can you swim at Braico today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Braico is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.1 m, wind 25 km/h, temperature 19°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 Braico?
Vieste (FG), Apulia, 70 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is Braico sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Braico sandy or rocky?
Braico is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Braico?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).