Cala Ficarra
39.959° N, 15.734° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Maratea, in the province of Potenza (Basilicata), Cala Ficarra is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: southwest (242°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) 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 | 82 | 76 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 82 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 86 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 89 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 82 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 83 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 85 | 24°C |
Where is Cala Ficarra
Cala Ficarra is located in the municipality of Maratea, in the province of Potenza, in Basilicata. Coordinates: 39.95947, 15.73388.
As the crow flies: 3.9 km from the centre of Maratea, 76 km from the provincial capital Potenza.
Winds and shelter at Cala Ficarra
With the coast facing southwest (242°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Cala Ficarra
Can you swim at Cala Ficarra today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Ficarra is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 16 km/h, temperature 22°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 Ficarra?
Maratea (PZ), Basilicata, 76 km as the crow flies from Potenza.
Which wind is Cala Ficarra sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Cala Ficarra?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).