Spiaggia della grotta dell'acqua
40.037° N, 15.471° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Spiaggia della grotta dell'acqua is a pebble beach in the municipality of San Giovanni a Piro, in the province of Salerno (Campania), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing southeast (149°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 73 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 73 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 79 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia della grotta dell'acqua
Spiaggia della grotta dell'acqua is located in the municipality of San Giovanni a Piro, in the province of Salerno, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.03697, 15.47079.
2.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of San Giovanni a Piro and 94 km from Salerno, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia della grotta dell'acqua is part of: Cilento.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della grotta dell'acqua
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (149°): 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 | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Spiaggia della grotta dell'acqua
Can you swim at Spiaggia della grotta dell'acqua today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della grotta dell'acqua is 73/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 13 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 grotta dell'acqua?
San Giovanni a Piro (SA), Campania, 94 km as the crow flies from Salerno.
Which wind is Spiaggia della grotta dell'acqua sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Spiaggia della grotta dell'acqua sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia della grotta dell'acqua is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della grotta dell'acqua?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).