Cala Paradiso
40.944° N, 17.314° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Cala Paradiso is a sandy beach in the municipality of Monopoli, in the province of Bari (Apulia), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing northeast (48°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 52 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 34 | 40 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 52 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 52 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 64 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 64 | 21°C |
Where is Cala Paradiso
Cala Paradiso is located in the municipality of Monopoli, in the province of Bari, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.94394, 17.31408.
As the crow flies: 1.5 km from the centre of Monopoli, 43 km from the provincial capital Bari.
Winds and shelter at Cala Paradiso
With the coast facing northeast (48°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Cala Paradiso
Can you swim at Cala Paradiso today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Paradiso is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.4 m, wind 29 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 Paradiso?
Monopoli (BA), Apulia, 43 km as the crow flies from Bari.
Which wind is Cala Paradiso sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Cala Paradiso sandy or rocky?
Cala Paradiso is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Cala Paradiso?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).