Punta Lunga
41.900° N, 16.154° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Punta Lunga, within Vieste (the province of Foggia, Apulia), is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
The beach faces northeast (56°). 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.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 55 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 49 | 52 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 73 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 64 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 71 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 85 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 64 | 21°C |
Where is Punta Lunga
Punta Lunga is located in the municipality of Vieste, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.90008, 16.15375.
2.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Vieste and 70 km from Foggia, the provincial capital.
Punta Lunga is part of: Gargano.
Winds and shelter at Punta Lunga
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (56°): 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 Punta Lunga
Can you swim at Punta Lunga today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Punta Lunga is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.1 m, wind 25 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 Punta Lunga?
Vieste (FG), Apulia, 70 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is Punta Lunga sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Punta Lunga sandy or rocky?
Punta Lunga is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Punta Lunga?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).