Foce Varano
41.921° N, 15.806° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
Foce Varano is a sandy beach in the municipality of Ischitella, in the province of Foggia (Apulia), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing north (353°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 47 | 43 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 40 | 43 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 68 | 60 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 61 | 73 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 83 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 78 | 20°C |
| MON 19 oct | 82 | 82 | 21°C |
Where is Foce Varano
Foce Varano is located in the municipality of Ischitella, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.92064, 15.80625.
As the crow flies: 7.9 km from the centre of Ischitella, 55 km from the provincial capital Foggia.
Foce Varano is part of: Gargano.
Winds and shelter at Foce Varano
With the coast facing north (353°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Foce Varano
Can you swim at Foce Varano today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Foce Varano is 43/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.2 m, wind 26 km/h, temperature 19°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Foce Varano?
Ischitella (FG), Apulia, 55 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is Foce Varano sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
Is Foce Varano sandy or rocky?
Foce Varano is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Foce Varano?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).