Pugnochiuso
41.785° N, 16.187° EPebble beach · facing east
About the beach
Pugnochiuso is a pebble beach in the municipality of Vieste, in the province of Foggia (Apulia), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing east (104°), it is sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 55 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 55 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 67 | 67 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 67 | 55 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 64 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 94 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 79 | 73 | 21°C |
Where is Pugnochiuso
Pugnochiuso is located in the municipality of Vieste, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.78525, 16.18736.
As the crow flies: 11 km from the centre of Vieste, 64 km from the provincial capital Foggia.
Pugnochiuso is part of: Gargano.
Winds and shelter at Pugnochiuso
With the coast facing east (104°), 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 | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Pugnochiuso
Can you swim at Pugnochiuso today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Pugnochiuso is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 m, wind 29 km/h, temperature 19°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 Pugnochiuso?
Vieste (FG), Apulia, 64 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is Pugnochiuso sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Pugnochiuso sandy or rocky?
Pugnochiuso is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Pugnochiuso?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).