Spiaggia della Gavitella
40.614° N, 14.521° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Spiaggia della Gavitella, within Praiano (the province of Salerno, Campania), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces southwest (206°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) 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 | 79 | 76 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 82 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 86 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 86 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 64 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Gavitella
Spiaggia della Gavitella is located in the municipality of Praiano, in the province of Salerno, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.61413, 14.52069.
1.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Praiano and 21 km from Salerno, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia della Gavitella is part of: Amalfi Coast.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Gavitella
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (206°): 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 Gavitella
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Gavitella today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Gavitella is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 m, wind 17 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 Gavitella?
Praiano (SA), Campania, 21 km as the crow flies from Salerno.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Gavitella sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della Gavitella?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).