Cala Sottile
40.926° N, 17.335° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Cala Sottile is a sandy beach in the municipality of Monopoli, in the province of Bari (Apulia), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing northeast (56°), 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 | 55 | 52 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 34 | 40 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 52 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 61 | 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 Sottile
Cala Sottile is located in the municipality of Monopoli, in the province of Bari, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.92571, 17.33491.
As the crow flies: 4.2 km from the centre of Monopoli, 45 km from the provincial capital Bari.
Winds and shelter at Cala Sottile
With the coast facing northeast (56°), 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 Sottile
Can you swim at Cala Sottile today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Sottile 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 Sottile?
Monopoli (BA), Apulia, 45 km as the crow flies from Bari.
Which wind is Cala Sottile sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Cala Sottile sandy or rocky?
Cala Sottile is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Cala Sottile?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).