Spiaggia della Carcarella
40.034° N, 15.460° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Spiaggia della Carcarella is a beach in the municipality of San Giovanni a Piro, in the province of Salerno (Campania), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing southeast (141°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 67 | 73 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 73 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 79 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Carcarella
Spiaggia della Carcarella is located in the municipality of San Giovanni a Piro, in the province of Salerno, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.03385, 15.46050.
As the crow flies: 2.0 km from the centre of San Giovanni a Piro, 93 km from the provincial capital Salerno.
Spiaggia della Carcarella is part of: Cilento.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Carcarella
With the coast facing southeast (141°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Spiaggia della Carcarella
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Carcarella today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Carcarella is 73/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 13 km/h, temperature 22°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia della Carcarella?
San Giovanni a Piro (SA), Campania, 93 km as the crow flies from Salerno.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Carcarella sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della Carcarella?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
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