Conchetta
40.407° N, 17.227° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Taranto, in the province of Taranto (Apulia), Conchetta is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: southwest (204°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) 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 | 70 | 67 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 40 | 55 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 85 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 64 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 94 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 82 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 65 | 70 | 23°C |
Where is Conchetta
Conchetta is located in the municipality of Taranto, in the province of Taranto, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.40685, 17.22720.
7.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Taranto, the provincial capital.
Conchetta is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Conchetta
With the coast facing southwest (204°), 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
With the Tramontane (N) Conchetta is more sheltered than San Vito beach, 2.0 km away: that beach faces northwest and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Ostro (S) San Vito beach, 2.0 km away, is the better choice: facing northwest, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Conchetta
Can you swim at Conchetta today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Conchetta is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.8 m, wind 21 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 Conchetta?
Taranto (TA), Apulia.
Which wind is Conchetta sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Conchetta?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Tramontane: Conchetta or San Vito beach?
Conchetta: it faces southwest and the Tramontane blows from inland. San Vito beach (2.0 km) faces northwest and gets it from the sea.