Cala di Pozzo Vivo
40.985° N, 17.246° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Polignano a Mare, in the province of Bari (Apulia), Cala di Pozzo Vivo is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
Orientation: northeast (33°). 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.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
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 | 40 | 31 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 52 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 43 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 49 | 64 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 63 | 21°C |
Where is Cala di Pozzo Vivo
Cala di Pozzo Vivo is located in the municipality of Polignano a Mare, in the province of Bari, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.98542, 17.24633.
2.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Polignano a Mare and 36 km from Bari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala di Pozzo Vivo
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (33°): 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 di Pozzo Vivo
Can you swim at Cala di Pozzo Vivo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala di Pozzo Vivo is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.4 m, wind 27 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 di Pozzo Vivo?
Polignano a Mare (BA), Apulia, 36 km as the crow flies from Bari.
Which wind is Cala di Pozzo Vivo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is Cala di Pozzo Vivo sandy or rocky?
Cala di Pozzo Vivo is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Cala di Pozzo Vivo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).