Spiaggia della Ritorna
42.359° N, 14.408° EPebble beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Spiaggia della Ritorna is a pebble beach in the municipality of Ortona, in the province of Chieti (Abruzzo), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing northeast (60°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), 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 | 58 | 52 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 79 | 64 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 70 | 85 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 62 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 72 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 71 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 65 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Ritorna
Spiaggia della Ritorna is located in the municipality of Ortona, in the province of Chieti, in Abruzzo. Coordinates: 42.35946, 14.40847.
As the crow flies: 1.2 km from the centre of Ortona, 20 km from the provincial capital Chieti.
Spiaggia della Ritorna is part of: Trabocchi Coast.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Ritorna
With the coast facing northeast (60°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Ritorna
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Ritorna today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Ritorna is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.0 m, wind 24 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 Ritorna?
Ortona (CH), Abruzzo, 20 km as the crow flies from Chieti.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Ritorna sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Spiaggia della Ritorna sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia della Ritorna is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della Ritorna?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).