Cala dei Cefali
41.718° N, 16.092° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Mattinata, in the province of Foggia (Apulia), Cala dei Cefali is a pebble beach on the Adriatic Sea.
Orientation: southeast (139°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 67 | 67 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 40 | 55 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 85 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 57 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 69 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 85 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 82 | 76 | 22°C |
Where is Cala dei Cefali
Cala dei Cefali is located in the municipality of Mattinata, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.71761, 16.09191.
As the crow flies: 3.5 km from the centre of Mattinata, 54 km from the provincial capital Foggia.
Cala dei Cefali is part of: Gargano.
Winds and shelter at Cala dei Cefali
With the coast facing southeast (139°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Cala dei Cefali
Can you swim at Cala dei Cefali today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala dei Cefali is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.8 m, wind 29 km/h, temperature 19°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 Cala dei Cefali?
Mattinata (FG), Apulia, 54 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is Cala dei Cefali sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Cala dei Cefali sandy or rocky?
Cala dei Cefali is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Cala dei Cefali?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).