Cala dei Morti
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Cala dei Morti is a pebble beach in the municipality of Mattinata, in the province of Foggia (Apulia), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing southeast (136°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 55 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 55 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 67 | 67 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 67 | 64 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 72 | 64 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 88 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 82 | 76 | 23°C |
Where is Cala dei Morti
Cala dei Morti is located in the municipality of Mattinata, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.75061, 16.15027.
As the crow flies: 9.3 km from the centre of Mattinata, 60 km from the provincial capital Foggia.
Cala dei Morti is part of: Gargano.
Winds and shelter at Cala dei Morti
With the coast facing southeast (136°), 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 Morti
Can you swim at Cala dei Morti today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala dei Morti is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 m, wind 29 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 Cala dei Morti?
Mattinata (FG), Apulia, 60 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is Cala dei Morti sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Cala dei Morti sandy or rocky?
Cala dei Morti is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Cala dei Morti?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).