Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale
40.031° N, 15.308° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Centola, in the province of Salerno (Campania), Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: south (179°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) 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 | 75 | 77 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 72 | 76 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 88 | 79 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 76 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale
Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale is located in the municipality of Centola, in the province of Salerno, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.03062, 15.30774.
As the crow flies: 4.0 km from the centre of Centola, 86 km from the provincial capital Salerno.
Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale is part of: Cilento.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale
With the coast facing south (179°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 |
With the Mistral (NW) Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale is more sheltered than Spiaggia Ficocella degli uomini, 1.9 km away: that beach faces west and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) Spiaggia Ficocella degli uomini, 1.9 km away, is the better choice: facing west, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale
Can you swim at Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale is 77/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 6 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 dell'Arco Naturale?
Centola (SA), Campania, 86 km as the crow flies from Salerno.
Which wind is Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Mistral: Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale or Spiaggia Ficocella degli uomini?
Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale: it faces south and the Mistral blows from inland. Spiaggia Ficocella degli uomini (1.9 km) faces west and gets it from the sea.