Spiaggia delle Cesine
40.358° N, 18.341° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Vernole, in the province of Lecce (Apulia), Spiaggia delle Cesine is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
Orientation: northeast (43°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) 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 | 37 | 55 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 37 | 31 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 52 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 43 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 44 | 82 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 76 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 58 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia delle Cesine
Spiaggia delle Cesine is located in the municipality of Vernole, in the province of Lecce, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.35784, 18.34144.
8.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Vernole and 14 km from Lecce, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia delle Cesine is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia delle Cesine
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (43°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Spiaggia delle Cesine
Can you swim at Spiaggia delle Cesine today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia delle Cesine is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.5 m, wind 28 km/h, temperature 20°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 delle Cesine?
Vernole (LE), Apulia, 14 km as the crow flies from Lecce.
Which wind is Spiaggia delle Cesine sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is Spiaggia delle Cesine sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia delle Cesine is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia delle Cesine?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).