Ciraccio
40.757° N, 14.009° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Procida, in the province of Naples (Campania), Ciraccio is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: west (271°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) 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 | 73 | 67 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 80 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 80 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 85 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 64 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 70 | 24°C |
Where is Ciraccio
Ciraccio is located in the municipality of Procida, in the province of Naples, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.75718, 14.00876.
As the crow flies: 1.5 km from the centre of Procida, 22 km from the provincial capital Napoli.
Ciraccio is part of: Islands of the Bay of Naples.
Winds and shelter at Ciraccio
With the coast facing west (271°), 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 | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
With the Sirocco (SE) Ciraccio is more sheltered than Chiaia, 1.0 km away: that beach faces southeast and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) Chiaia, 1.0 km away, is the better choice: facing southeast, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Ciraccio
Can you swim at Ciraccio today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Ciraccio is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 m, wind 10 km/h, temperature 21°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Ciraccio?
Procida (NA), Campania, 22 km as the crow flies from Napoli.
Which wind is Ciraccio sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Ciraccio?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Ciraccio or Chiaia?
Ciraccio: it faces west and the Sirocco blows from inland. Chiaia (1.0 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.