Piana di Mattinata
41.706° N, 16.070° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Mattinata, in the province of Foggia (Apulia), Piana di Mattinata is a pebble beach on the Adriatic Sea.
Orientation: southeast (126°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 67 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 40 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 85 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 64 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 69 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 88 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 82 | 76 | 23°C |
Where is Piana di Mattinata
Piana di Mattinata is located in the municipality of Mattinata, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.70577, 16.06962.
1.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Mattinata and 51 km from Foggia, the provincial capital.
Piana di Mattinata is part of: Gargano.
Winds and shelter at Piana di Mattinata
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (126°): 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 | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Piana di Mattinata
Can you swim at Piana di Mattinata today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Piana di Mattinata is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.8 m, wind 29 km/h, temperature 20°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 Piana di Mattinata?
Mattinata (FG), Apulia, 51 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is Piana di Mattinata sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
Is Piana di Mattinata sandy or rocky?
Piana di Mattinata is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Piana di Mattinata?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).