Montedarena
40.353° N, 17.363° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Montedarena, within Pulsano (the province of Taranto, Apulia), is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
The beach faces southwest (203°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 79 | 52 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 55 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 70 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 64 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 76 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 79 | 82 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 58 | 23°C |
Where is Montedarena
Montedarena is located in the municipality of Pulsano, in the province of Taranto, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.35271, 17.36310.
3.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Pulsano and 17 km from Taranto, the provincial capital.
Montedarena is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Montedarena
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (203°): 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Montedarena
Can you swim at Montedarena today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Montedarena is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 26 km/h, temperature 21°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 Montedarena?
Pulsano (TA), Apulia, 17 km as the crow flies from Taranto.
Which wind is Montedarena sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Montedarena sandy or rocky?
Montedarena is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Montedarena?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).