Cala Cerasa
40.939° N, 17.319° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Monopoli, in the province of Bari (Apulia), Cala Cerasa is a beach on the Adriatic Sea.
Orientation: northeast (43°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 52 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 34 | 40 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 52 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 52 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 64 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 64 | 21°C |
Where is Cala Cerasa
Cala Cerasa is located in the municipality of Monopoli, in the province of Bari, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.93860, 17.31886.
2.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Monopoli and 44 km from Bari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala Cerasa
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (43°): 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 Cala Cerasa
Can you swim at Cala Cerasa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Cerasa is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.4 m, wind 29 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 Cala Cerasa?
Monopoli (BA), Apulia, 44 km as the crow flies from Bari.
Which wind is Cala Cerasa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at Cala Cerasa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).