Spiaggia della Forcatella
40.854° N, 17.443° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
Spiaggia della Forcatella, within Fasano (the province of Brindisi, Apulia), is a beach on the Adriatic Sea.
The beach faces northeast (35°). It is most sheltered when the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 46 | 49 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 28 | 37 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 52 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 43 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 67 | 64 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 85 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 63 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Forcatella
Spiaggia della Forcatella is located in the municipality of Fasano, in the province of Brindisi, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.85432, 17.44340.
As the crow flies: 7.5 km from the centre of Fasano, 49 km from the provincial capital Brindisi.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Forcatella
With the coast facing northeast (35°), 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 Spiaggia della Forcatella
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Forcatella today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Forcatella is 49/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.4 m, wind 31 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 Forcatella?
Fasano (BR), Apulia, 49 km as the crow flies from Brindisi.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Forcatella 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 Forcatella?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).