Molinella
41.906° N, 16.151° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Molinella is a sandy beach in the municipality of Vieste, in the province of Foggia (Apulia), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing northeast (67°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 55 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 49 | 55 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 73 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 64 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 71 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 85 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 79 | 64 | 21°C |
Where is Molinella
Molinella is located in the municipality of Vieste, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.90554, 16.15103.
As the crow flies: 3.4 km from the centre of Vieste, 71 km from the provincial capital Foggia.
Molinella is part of: Gargano.
Winds and shelter at Molinella
With the coast facing northeast (67°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Molinella
Can you swim at Molinella today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Molinella is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.1 m, wind 25 km/h, temperature 19°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 Molinella?
Vieste (FG), Apulia, 71 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is Molinella sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Molinella sandy or rocky?
Molinella is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Molinella?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).