Spiaggia della Gaiola
40.793° N, 14.188° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Napoli, in the province of Naples (Campania), Spiaggia della Gaiola is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: south (180°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) 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 | 82 | 64 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 79 | 79 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 79 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 84 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 89 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 74 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Gaiola
Spiaggia della Gaiola is located in the municipality of Napoli, in the province of Naples, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.79251, 14.18764.
It is 7.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Napoli, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Gaiola
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (180°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Spiaggia della Gaiola
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Gaiola today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Gaiola is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.3 m, wind 8 km/h, temperature 22°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 Gaiola?
Napoli (NA), Campania.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Gaiola sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Spiaggia della Gaiola sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia della Gaiola is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della Gaiola?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).