Santa Croce
41.943° N, 16.069° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Peschici, in the province of Foggia (Apulia), Santa Croce is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
Orientation: northeast (39°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
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 | 52 | 52 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 52 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 64 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 64 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 64 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 73 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 70 | 21°C |
Where is Santa Croce
Santa Croce is located in the municipality of Peschici, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.94340, 16.06913.
As the crow flies: 4.5 km from the centre of Peschici, 69 km from the provincial capital Foggia.
Santa Croce is part of: Gargano.
Winds and shelter at Santa Croce
With the coast facing northeast (39°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Santa Croce
Can you swim at Santa Croce today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Santa Croce is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.2 m, wind 26 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 Santa Croce?
Peschici (FG), Apulia, 69 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is Santa Croce sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is Santa Croce sandy or rocky?
Santa Croce is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Santa Croce?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).