Chiaia di Luna
40.895° N, 12.954° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Ponza, in the province of Latina (Lazio), Chiaia di Luna is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: south (173°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 64 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 71 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 87 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 82 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 57 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 58 | 58 | 20°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 58 | 21°C |
Where is Chiaia di Luna
Chiaia di Luna is located in the municipality of Ponza, in the province of Latina, in Lazio. Coordinates: 40.89469, 12.95436.
As the crow flies: 0.7 km from the centre of Ponza, 64 km from the provincial capital Latina.
Chiaia di Luna is part of: Pontine Islands.
Winds and shelter at Chiaia di Luna
With the coast facing south (173°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
With the Mistral (NW) Chiaia di Luna is more sheltered than Spiaggia di Lucia Rosa, 2.3 km away: that beach faces northwest and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) Spiaggia di Lucia Rosa, 2.3 km away, is the better choice: facing northwest, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Chiaia di Luna
Can you swim at Chiaia di Luna today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Chiaia di Luna is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.6 m, wind 7 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 Chiaia di Luna?
Ponza (LT), Lazio, 64 km as the crow flies from Latina.
Which wind is Chiaia di Luna sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Chiaia di Luna?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Mistral: Chiaia di Luna or Spiaggia di Lucia Rosa?
Chiaia di Luna: it faces south and the Mistral blows from inland. Spiaggia di Lucia Rosa (2.3 km) faces northwest and gets it from the sea.