Caletta Porto Russo
40.077° N, 18.483° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Santa Cesarea Terme, in the province of Lecce (Apulia), Caletta Porto Russo is a beach on the Adriatic Sea.
Orientation: southeast (113°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 55 | 55 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 46 | 49 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 67 | 67 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 79 | 55 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 64 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 85 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 82 | 61 | 21°C |
Where is Caletta Porto Russo
Caletta Porto Russo is located in the municipality of Santa Cesarea Terme, in the province of Lecce, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.07735, 18.48273.
5.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Santa Cesarea Terme and 41 km from Lecce, the provincial capital.
Caletta Porto Russo is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Caletta Porto Russo
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (113°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Caletta Porto Russo
Can you swim at Caletta Porto Russo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Caletta Porto Russo is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 m, wind 28 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 Caletta Porto Russo?
Santa Cesarea Terme (LE), Apulia, 41 km as the crow flies from Lecce.
Which wind is Caletta Porto Russo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Caletta Porto Russo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).