Cala Sala - Portacola - Portalga
40.990° N, 17.238° ERocky coast · facing northeast
About the beach
Cala Sala - Portacola - Portalga is a rocky stretch of coast in the municipality of Polignano a Mare, in the province of Bari (Apulia), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing northeast (30°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Rocky seabed: water shoes help, and in calm seas it is good for snorkelling.
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 | 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 Sala - Portacola - Portalga
Cala Sala - Portacola - Portalga is located in the municipality of Polignano a Mare, in the province of Bari, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.99042, 17.23792.
1.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Polignano a Mare and 35 km from Bari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala Sala - Portacola - Portalga
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (30°): 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 Sala - Portacola - Portalga
Can you swim at Cala Sala - Portacola - Portalga today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Sala - Portacola - Portalga 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 Sala - Portacola - Portalga?
Polignano a Mare (BA), Apulia, 35 km as the crow flies from Bari.
Which wind is Cala Sala - Portacola - Portalga sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is Cala Sala - Portacola - Portalga sandy or rocky?
Cala Sala - Portacola - Portalga is a rocky stretch of coast.
How is the water quality at Cala Sala - Portacola - Portalga?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).