Lo Scaricatore
40.616° N, 14.442° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Lo Scaricatore is a beach in the municipality of Piano di Sorrento, in the province of Naples (Campania), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing south (164°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE), 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 | 82 | 55 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 70 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 97 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 76 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 86 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 73 | 25°C |
Where is Lo Scaricatore
Lo Scaricatore is located in the municipality of Piano di Sorrento, in the province of Naples, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.61612, 14.44196.
As the crow flies: 3.2 km from the centre of Piano di Sorrento, 29 km from the provincial capital Napoli.
Lo Scaricatore is part of: Sorrento Peninsula.
Winds and shelter at Lo Scaricatore
With the coast facing south (164°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
With the Mistral (NW) Lo Scaricatore is more sheltered than Spiaggia di Santa Caterina, 4.3 km away: that beach faces northwest and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) Spiaggia di Santa Caterina, 4.3 km away, is the better choice: facing northwest, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Lo Scaricatore
Can you swim at Lo Scaricatore today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Lo Scaricatore is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.4 m, wind 18 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 Lo Scaricatore?
Piano di Sorrento (NA), Campania, 29 km as the crow flies from Napoli.
Which wind is Lo Scaricatore sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Lo Scaricatore?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Mistral: Lo Scaricatore or Spiaggia di Santa Caterina?
Lo Scaricatore: it faces south and the Mistral blows from inland. Spiaggia di Santa Caterina (4.3 km) faces northwest and gets it from the sea.