Calamarena
40.940° N, 17.318° ERocky coast · facing northeast
About the beach
Calamarena, within Monopoli (the province of Bari, Apulia), is a rocky stretch of coast on the Adriatic Sea.
The beach faces northeast (46°). It is most sheltered when the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Rocky seabed: water shoes help, and in calm seas it is good for snorkelling.
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 | 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 Calamarena
Calamarena is located in the municipality of Monopoli, in the province of Bari, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.93962, 17.31834.
As the crow flies: 2.1 km from the centre of Monopoli, 44 km from the provincial capital Bari.
Winds and shelter at Calamarena
With the coast facing northeast (46°), 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 Calamarena
Can you swim at Calamarena today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Calamarena 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 Calamarena?
Monopoli (BA), Apulia, 44 km as the crow flies from Bari.
Which wind is Calamarena sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Calamarena sandy or rocky?
Calamarena is a rocky stretch of coast.
How is the water quality at Calamarena?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).