Gavetone
41.195° N, 16.639° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
Gavetone is a beach in the municipality of Molfetta, in the province of Bari (Apulia), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing north (10°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 43 | 43 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 28 | 31 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 55 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 64 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 64 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 88 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 73 | 21°C |
Where is Gavetone
Gavetone is located in the municipality of Molfetta, in the province of Bari, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.19451, 16.63911.
As the crow flies: 3.6 km from the centre of Molfetta, 20 km from the provincial capital Bari.
Winds and shelter at Gavetone
With the coast facing north (10°), 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 | 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 Gavetone
Can you swim at Gavetone today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Gavetone is 43/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.3 m, wind 31 km/h, temperature 20°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 Gavetone?
Molfetta (BA), Apulia, 20 km as the crow flies from Bari.
Which wind is Gavetone sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Gavetone?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).