Cala Susca
40.962° N, 17.288° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
Cala Susca, within Monopoli (the province of Bari, Apulia), is a beach on the Adriatic Sea.
The beach faces northeast (42°). It is most sheltered when the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 52 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 40 | 40 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 52 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 43 | 21°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 Susca
Cala Susca is located in the municipality of Monopoli, in the province of Bari, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.96218, 17.28796.
As the crow flies: 1.5 km from the centre of Monopoli, 40 km from the provincial capital Bari.
Winds and shelter at Cala Susca
With the coast facing northeast (42°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Susca
Can you swim at Cala Susca today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Susca 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 Susca?
Monopoli (BA), Apulia, 40 km as the crow flies from Bari.
Which wind is Cala Susca sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at Cala Susca?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).