Pietracciaio
40.123° N, 15.206° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Pietracciaio, within Pisciotta (the province of Salerno, Campania), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces southwest (210°). 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.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 66 | 70 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 61 | 70 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 85 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 87 | 79 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 82 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 86 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 86 | 25°C |
Where is Pietracciaio
Pietracciaio is located in the municipality of Pisciotta, in the province of Salerno, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.12309, 15.20569.
As the crow flies: 2.9 km from the centre of Pisciotta, 73 km from the provincial capital Salerno.
Pietracciaio is part of: Cilento.
Winds and shelter at Pietracciaio
With the coast facing southwest (210°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Pietracciaio
Can you swim at Pietracciaio today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Pietracciaio is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 20 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 Pietracciaio?
Pisciotta (SA), Campania, 73 km as the crow flies from Salerno.
Which wind is Pietracciaio sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Pietracciaio?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).