Copacabana
40.941° N, 17.317° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Copacabana, within Monopoli (the province of Bari, Apulia), is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
The beach faces northeast (44°). It is most sheltered when the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough. The seabed type is inferred from nearby beaches mapped on OpenStreetMap.
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 Copacabana
Copacabana is located in the municipality of Monopoli, in the province of Bari, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.94064, 17.31664.
1.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Monopoli and 43 km from Bari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Copacabana
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (44°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Copacabana
Can you swim at Copacabana today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Copacabana 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 Copacabana?
Monopoli (BA), Apulia, 43 km as the crow flies from Bari.
Which wind is Copacabana sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is Copacabana sandy or rocky?
Copacabana is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Copacabana?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).