La Molpa
40.030° N, 15.300° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Centola, in the province of Salerno (Campania), La Molpa is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: south (171°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) 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 | 75 | 67 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 72 | 76 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 88 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 88 | 79 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 76 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
Where is La Molpa
La Molpa is located in the municipality of Centola, in the province of Salerno, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.02987, 15.30035.
As the crow flies: 4.2 km from the centre of Centola, 86 km from the provincial capital Salerno.
La Molpa is part of: Cilento.
Winds and shelter at La Molpa
With the coast facing south (171°), 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 | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
With the Mistral (NW) La Molpa is more sheltered than Spiaggia Ficocella degli uomini, 1.4 km away: that beach faces west and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) Spiaggia Ficocella degli uomini, 1.4 km away, is the better choice: facing west, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about La Molpa
Can you swim at La Molpa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Molpa is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 6 km/h, temperature 22°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 La Molpa?
Centola (SA), Campania, 86 km as the crow flies from Salerno.
Which wind is La Molpa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at La Molpa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Mistral: La Molpa or Spiaggia Ficocella degli uomini?
La Molpa: it faces south and the Mistral blows from inland. Spiaggia Ficocella degli uomini (1.4 km) faces west and gets it from the sea.