Cala dell'Aquila
41.752° N, 16.154° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Cala dell'Aquila is a pebble beach in the municipality of Mattinata, in the province of Foggia (Apulia), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing southeast (130°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), 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 | 55 | 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 dell'Aquila
Cala dell'Aquila is located in the municipality of Mattinata, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.75172, 16.15437.
9.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Mattinata and 60 km from Foggia, the provincial capital.
Cala dell'Aquila is part of: Gargano.
Winds and shelter at Cala dell'Aquila
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (130°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Cala dell'Aquila
Can you swim at Cala dell'Aquila today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala dell'Aquila 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 dell'Aquila?
Mattinata (FG), Apulia, 60 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is Cala dell'Aquila sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
Is Cala dell'Aquila sandy or rocky?
Cala dell'Aquila is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Cala dell'Aquila?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
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