Porticciolo
40.414° N, 17.205° ESandy beach · facing west
About the beach
Porticciolo, within Taranto (the province of Taranto, Apulia), is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
The beach faces west (268°). It is most sheltered when the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves. 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.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 64 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 64 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 67 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 77 | 69 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 86 | 76 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 82 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 55 | 61 | 23°C |
Where is Porticciolo
Porticciolo is located in the municipality of Taranto, in the province of Taranto, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.41443, 17.20460.
7.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Taranto, the provincial capital.
Porticciolo is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Porticciolo
With the coast facing west (268°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
With the Gregale (NE) Porticciolo is more sheltered than San Pietro beach, 5.9 km away: that beach faces east and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) San Pietro beach, 5.9 km away, is the better choice: facing east, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Porticciolo
Can you swim at Porticciolo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Porticciolo is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.6 m, wind 21 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 Porticciolo?
Taranto (TA), Apulia.
Which wind is Porticciolo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Porticciolo sandy or rocky?
Porticciolo is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Porticciolo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Porticciolo or San Pietro beach?
Porticciolo: it faces west and the Gregale blows from inland. San Pietro beach (5.9 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.