Spiaggia della Chiaia
40.742° N, 13.864° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Spiaggia della Chiaia, within Forio (the province of Naples, Campania), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces west (281°). It is most sheltered when the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
Reported facilities: wheelchair access. Data from OpenStreetMap, may be incomplete.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 63 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 65 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 84 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 88 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 85 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 73 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 79 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Chiaia
Spiaggia della Chiaia is located in the municipality of Forio, in the province of Naples, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.74197, 13.86442.
0.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Forio and 34 km from Napoli, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia della Chiaia is part of: Islands of the Bay of Naples.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Chiaia
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (281°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
When the Sirocco (SE) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Cava Grado (5.0 km), facing south, gets it from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) it's better to move to Cava Grado (5.0 km): it faces south and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia della Chiaia
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Chiaia today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Chiaia is 63/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.5 m, wind 13 km/h, temperature 21°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 Spiaggia della Chiaia?
Forio (NA), Campania, 34 km as the crow flies from Napoli.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Chiaia sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della Chiaia?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Spiaggia della Chiaia or Cava Grado?
Spiaggia della Chiaia: it faces west and the Sirocco blows from inland. Cava Grado (5.0 km) faces south and gets it from the sea.