Porto Nero (La perla nera)
40.946° N, 17.310° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Porto Nero (La perla nera), within Monopoli (the province of Bari, Apulia), is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
The beach faces northeast (49°). It is most sheltered when the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough. The seabed type is inferred from nearby beaches mapped on OpenStreetMap.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 52 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 34 | 40 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 52 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 52 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 64 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 64 | 21°C |
Where is Porto Nero (La perla nera)
Porto Nero (La perla nera) is located in the municipality of Monopoli, in the province of Bari, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.94613, 17.31003.
1.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Monopoli and 43 km from Bari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Porto Nero (La perla nera)
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (49°): 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 Nero (La perla nera)
Can you swim at Porto Nero (La perla nera) today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Porto Nero (La perla nera) is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.4 m, wind 29 km/h, temperature 20°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 Porto Nero (La perla nera)?
Monopoli (BA), Apulia, 43 km as the crow flies from Bari.
Which wind is Porto Nero (La perla nera) sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Porto Nero (La perla nera) sandy or rocky?
Porto Nero (La perla nera) is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Porto Nero (La perla nera)?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).