Spiaggia della Costa Merlata
40.775° N, 17.647° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
Spiaggia della Costa Merlata is a beach in the municipality of Ostuni, in the province of Brindisi (Apulia), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing northeast (23°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), 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 | 61 | 43 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 28 | 43 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 43 | 43 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 43 | 43 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 68 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 94 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 62 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Costa Merlata
Spiaggia della Costa Merlata is located in the municipality of Ostuni, in the province of Brindisi, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.77516, 17.64656.
7.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Ostuni and 29 km from Brindisi, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia della Costa Merlata is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Costa Merlata
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (23°): 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 | 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 Spiaggia della Costa Merlata
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Costa Merlata today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Costa Merlata is 43/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.3 m, wind 27 km/h, temperature 20°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 Spiaggia della Costa Merlata?
Ostuni (BR), Apulia, 29 km as the crow flies from Brindisi.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Costa Merlata sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della Costa Merlata?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).