San Giorgio
40.238° N, 18.457° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
San Giorgio, within Otranto (the province of Lecce, Apulia), is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
The beach faces northeast (62°). 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 | 40 | 55 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 37 | 37 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 43 | 52 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 52 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 49 | 82 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 76 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 61 | 21°C |
Where is San Giorgio
San Giorgio is located in the municipality of Otranto, in the province of Lecce, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.23843, 18.45686.
As the crow flies: 11 km from the centre of Otranto, 28 km from the provincial capital Lecce.
San Giorgio is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at San Giorgio
With the coast facing northeast (62°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 San Giorgio
Can you swim at San Giorgio today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at San Giorgio is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.4 m, wind 30 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 San Giorgio?
Otranto (LE), Apulia, 28 km as the crow flies from Lecce.
Which wind is San Giorgio sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is San Giorgio sandy or rocky?
San Giorgio is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at San Giorgio?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).