Lama Monachile
40.996° N, 17.218° EPebble beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Lama Monachile is a pebble beach in the municipality of Polignano a Mare, in the province of Bari (Apulia), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing northeast (25°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 49 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 28 | 31 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 43 | 52 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 43 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 64 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 63 | 21°C |
Where is Lama Monachile
Lama Monachile is located in the municipality of Polignano a Mare, in the province of Bari, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.99637, 17.21789.
As the crow flies: 0.4 km from the centre of Polignano a Mare, 33 km from the provincial capital Bari.
Winds and shelter at Lama Monachile
With the coast facing northeast (25°), 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 Lama Monachile
Can you swim at Lama Monachile today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Lama Monachile is 49/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.4 m, wind 30 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 Lama Monachile?
Polignano a Mare (BA), Apulia, 33 km as the crow flies from Bari.
Which wind is Lama Monachile sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is Lama Monachile sandy or rocky?
Lama Monachile is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Lama Monachile?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
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