Mattinatella o Fontana delle Rose
41.738° N, 16.121° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Mattinatella o Fontana delle Rose, within Mattinata (the province of Foggia, Apulia), is a pebble beach on the Adriatic Sea.
The beach faces southeast (156°). It is most sheltered when the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 55 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 49 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 85 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 57 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 69 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 88 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 67 | 23°C |
Where is Mattinatella o Fontana delle Rose
Mattinatella o Fontana delle Rose is located in the municipality of Mattinata, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.73790, 16.12068.
6.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Mattinata and 57 km from Foggia, the provincial capital.
Mattinatella o Fontana delle Rose is part of: Gargano.
Winds and shelter at Mattinatella o Fontana delle Rose
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (156°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 |
Questions about Mattinatella o Fontana delle Rose
Can you swim at Mattinatella o Fontana delle Rose today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Mattinatella o Fontana delle Rose is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 m, wind 29 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 Mattinatella o Fontana delle Rose?
Mattinata (FG), Apulia, 57 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is Mattinatella o Fontana delle Rose sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Mattinatella o Fontana delle Rose sandy or rocky?
Mattinatella o Fontana delle Rose is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Mattinatella o Fontana delle Rose?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).