Porticello
40.043° N, 15.486° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Porticello, within San Giovanni a Piro (the province of Salerno, Campania), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces southeast (135°). It is most sheltered when the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Sirocco (SE) 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 | 67 | 73 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 73 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 97 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 76 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 83 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
Where is Porticello
Porticello is located in the municipality of San Giovanni a Piro, in the province of Salerno, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.04285, 15.48647.
3.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of San Giovanni a Piro and 94 km from Salerno, the provincial capital.
Porticello is part of: Cilento.
Winds and shelter at Porticello
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (135°): 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 | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Porticello
Can you swim at Porticello today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Porticello is 73/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 13 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 Porticello?
San Giovanni a Piro (SA), Campania, 94 km as the crow flies from Salerno.
Which wind is Porticello sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Porticello?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
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