Lido Taranto
40.466° N, 17.243° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Taranto, in the province of Taranto (Apulia), Lido Taranto is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: southwest (235°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 67 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 61 | 67 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 76 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 69 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 86 | 85 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 82 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 55 | 61 | 23°C |
Where is Lido Taranto
Lido Taranto is located in the municipality of Taranto, in the province of Taranto, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.46583, 17.24281.
It is 0.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Taranto, the provincial capital.
Lido Taranto is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Lido Taranto
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (235°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
When the Gregale (NE) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while San Pietro beach (7.2 km), facing east, gets it from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) it's better to move to San Pietro beach (7.2 km): it faces east and stays sheltered.
Questions about Lido Taranto
Can you swim at Lido Taranto today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Lido Taranto is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 21 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 Taranto?
Taranto (TA), Apulia.
Which wind is Lido Taranto sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
Is Lido Taranto sandy or rocky?
Lido Taranto is a sandy beach.
With the Gregale: Lido Taranto or San Pietro beach?
Lido Taranto: it faces southwest and the Gregale blows from inland. San Pietro beach (7.2 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.