Punta dell'ago
41.740° N, 16.134° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Punta dell'ago is a pebble beach in the municipality of Mattinata, in the province of Foggia (Apulia), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing southeast (145°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), 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 | 70 | 55 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 49 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 85 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 57 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 69 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 88 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 76 | 23°C |
Where is Punta dell'ago
Punta dell'ago is located in the municipality of Mattinata, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.73982, 16.13407.
7.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Mattinata and 58 km from Foggia, the provincial capital.
Punta dell'ago is part of: Gargano.
Winds and shelter at Punta dell'ago
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (145°): 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 Punta dell'ago
Can you swim at Punta dell'ago today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Punta dell'ago is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 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 Punta dell'ago?
Mattinata (FG), Apulia, 58 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is Punta dell'ago sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Punta dell'ago sandy or rocky?
Punta dell'ago is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Punta dell'ago?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).