Lido della Staffa
40.158° N, 18.487° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Otranto, in the province of Lecce (Apulia), Lido della Staffa is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
The name is that of the beach club mapped on OpenStreetMap for this stretch of beach.
Orientation: east (68°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW), keeps it calm; the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) 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 | 40 | 55 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 34 | 31 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 55 | 52 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 58 | 55 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 47 | 82 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 76 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 82 | 61 | 22°C |
Where is Lido della Staffa
Lido della Staffa is located in the municipality of Otranto, in the province of Lecce, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.15796, 18.48707.
1.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Otranto and 35 km from Lecce, the provincial capital.
Lido della Staffa is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Lido della Staffa
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (68°): 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 | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Lido della Staffa
Can you swim at Lido della Staffa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Lido della Staffa is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.4 m, wind 28 km/h, temperature 20°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 Lido della Staffa?
Otranto (LE), Apulia, 35 km as the crow flies from Lecce.
Which wind is Lido della Staffa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is Lido della Staffa sandy or rocky?
Lido della Staffa is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Lido della Staffa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).