La Chianca
41.928° N, 16.108° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Vieste, in the province of Foggia (Apulia), La Chianca is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
Orientation: northeast (42°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 52 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 49 | 52 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 64 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 64 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 71 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 85 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 64 | 21°C |
Where is La Chianca
La Chianca is located in the municipality of Vieste, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.92770, 16.10832.
As the crow flies: 7.7 km from the centre of Vieste, 70 km from the provincial capital Foggia.
La Chianca is part of: Gargano.
Winds and shelter at La Chianca
With the coast facing northeast (42°), 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 La Chianca
Can you swim at La Chianca today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Chianca is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.1 m, wind 25 km/h, temperature 19°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 La Chianca?
Vieste (FG), Apulia, 70 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is La Chianca sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is La Chianca sandy or rocky?
La Chianca is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at La Chianca?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).