Cala Vergine
40.919° N, 17.340° ERocky coast · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Monopoli, in the province of Bari (Apulia), Cala Vergine is a rocky stretch of coast on the Adriatic Sea.
Orientation: northeast (62°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Rocky seabed: water shoes help, and in calm seas it is good for snorkelling.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
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 Vergine
Cala Vergine is located in the municipality of Monopoli, in the province of Bari, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.91891, 17.33991.
As the crow flies: 5.0 km from the centre of Monopoli, 46 km from the provincial capital Bari.
Winds and shelter at Cala Vergine
With the coast facing northeast (62°), 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 Vergine
Can you swim at Cala Vergine today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Vergine 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 Vergine?
Monopoli (BA), Apulia, 46 km as the crow flies from Bari.
Which wind is Cala Vergine sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Cala Vergine sandy or rocky?
Cala Vergine is a rocky stretch of coast.
How is the water quality at Cala Vergine?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).