Porto Contessa
41.011° N, 17.196° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Polignano a Mare, in the province of Bari (Apulia), Porto Contessa is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
Orientation: northeast (52°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 49 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 34 | 37 | 18°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 52 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 61 | 52 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 64 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 64 | 21°C |
Where is Porto Contessa
Porto Contessa is located in the municipality of Polignano a Mare, in the province of Bari, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.01131, 17.19575.
2.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Polignano a Mare and 31 km from Bari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Porto Contessa
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (52°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Porto Contessa
Can you swim at Porto Contessa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Porto Contessa is 49/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.4 m, wind 30 km/h, temperature 20°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Porto Contessa?
Polignano a Mare (BA), Apulia, 31 km as the crow flies from Bari.
Which wind is Porto Contessa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Porto Contessa sandy or rocky?
Porto Contessa is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Porto Contessa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).