Macarro
39.966° N, 15.730° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Maratea, in the province of Potenza (Basilicata), Macarro is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: southwest (244°). 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.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 76 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 91 | 79 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 86 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 89 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 82 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 83 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 85 | 24°C |
Where is Macarro
Macarro is located in the municipality of Maratea, in the province of Potenza, in Basilicata. Coordinates: 39.96616, 15.72986.
3.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Maratea and 75 km from Potenza, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Macarro
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (244°): 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 |
Questions about Macarro
Can you swim at Macarro today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Macarro is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 16 km/h, temperature 22°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 Macarro?
Maratea (PZ), Basilicata, 75 km as the crow flies from Potenza.
Which wind is Macarro sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Macarro?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).