La Porta
40.628° N, 14.492° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
La Porta is a beach in the municipality of Positano, in the province of Salerno (Campania), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing south (188°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW), 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 | 70 | 64 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 70 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 86 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 85 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 64 | 25°C |
Where is La Porta
La Porta is located in the municipality of Positano, in the province of Salerno, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.62759, 14.49211.
0.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Positano and 23 km from Salerno, the provincial capital.
La Porta is part of: Amalfi Coast.
Winds and shelter at La Porta
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (188°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about La Porta
Can you swim at La Porta today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Porta is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.4 m, wind 17 km/h, temperature 22°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 Porta?
Positano (SA), Campania, 23 km as the crow flies from Salerno.
Which wind is La Porta sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at La Porta?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).