San Menaio
41.937° N, 15.949° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
In the municipality of Vico del Gargano, in the province of Foggia (Apulia), San Menaio is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
Orientation: north (347°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 47 | 43 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 67 | 44 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 66 | 60 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 61 | 64 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 85 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 73 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 82 | 21°C |
Where is San Menaio
San Menaio is located in the municipality of Vico del Gargano, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.93661, 15.94894.
4.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Vico del Gargano and 63 km from Foggia, the provincial capital.
San Menaio is part of: Gargano.
Winds and shelter at San Menaio
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (347°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about San Menaio
Can you swim at San Menaio today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at San Menaio is 43/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.1 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 19°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is San Menaio?
Vico del Gargano (FG), Apulia, 63 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is San Menaio sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
Is San Menaio sandy or rocky?
San Menaio is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at San Menaio?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
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