Spiaggia della Grotta del Saraceno
42.153° N, 14.718° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
Spiaggia della Grotta del Saraceno, within Vasto (the province of Chieti, Abruzzo), is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
The beach faces east (86°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 55 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 67 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 76 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 60 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 82 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 64 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 64 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Grotta del Saraceno
Spiaggia della Grotta del Saraceno is located in the municipality of Vasto, in the province of Chieti, in Abruzzo. Coordinates: 42.15272, 14.71847.
3.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Vasto and 50 km from Chieti, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia della Grotta del Saraceno is part of: Trabocchi Coast.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Grotta del Saraceno
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (86°): 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 | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Spiaggia della Grotta del Saraceno
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Grotta del Saraceno today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Grotta del Saraceno is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.3 m, wind 29 km/h, temperature 19°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 Grotta del Saraceno?
Vasto (CH), Abruzzo, 50 km as the crow flies from Chieti.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Grotta del Saraceno sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is Spiaggia della Grotta del Saraceno sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia della Grotta del Saraceno is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della Grotta del Saraceno?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).