Scialara o Castello
41.868° N, 16.176° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Vieste, in the province of Foggia (Apulia), Scialara o Castello is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
Orientation: east (92°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) 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 | 61 | 55 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 55 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 67 | 67 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 67 | 55 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 70 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 94 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 79 | 73 | 21°C |
Where is Scialara o Castello
Scialara o Castello is located in the municipality of Vieste, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.86778, 16.17594.
1.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Vieste and 69 km from Foggia, the provincial capital.
Scialara o Castello is part of: Gargano.
Winds and shelter at Scialara o Castello
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (92°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Scialara o Castello
Can you swim at Scialara o Castello today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Scialara o Castello is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.1 m, wind 29 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 Scialara o Castello?
Vieste (FG), Apulia, 69 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is Scialara o Castello sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Scialara o Castello sandy or rocky?
Scialara o Castello is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Scialara o Castello?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).