Lido dell' Ancora
40.210° N, 17.922° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Lido dell' Ancora is a beach in the municipality of Nardò, in the province of Lecce (Apulia), on the Ionian Sea.
The name is that of the beach club mapped on OpenStreetMap for this stretch of beach.
Facing west (280°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), 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 | 52 | 67 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 40 | 52 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 57 | 67 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 57 | 64 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 75 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 82 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 58 | 23°C |
Where is Lido dell' Ancora
Lido dell' Ancora is located in the municipality of Nardò, in the province of Lecce, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.21018, 17.92238.
9.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Nardò and 27 km from Lecce, the provincial capital.
Lido dell' Ancora is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Lido dell' Ancora
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (280°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Lido dell' Ancora
Can you swim at Lido dell' Ancora today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Lido dell' Ancora is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.8 m, wind 26 km/h, temperature 21°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 Lido dell' Ancora?
Nardò (LE), Apulia, 27 km as the crow flies from Lecce.
Which wind is Lido dell' Ancora sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Lido dell' Ancora?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).