Spiaggia delle Monache
40.819° N, 14.213° ESandy beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Spiaggia delle Monache is a sandy beach in the municipality of Napoli, in the province of Naples (Campania), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing southeast (119°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 73 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 97 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 86 | 97 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 88 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 76 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 74 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia delle Monache
Spiaggia delle Monache is located in the municipality of Napoli, in the province of Naples, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.81857, 14.21279.
3.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Napoli, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia delle Monache
With the coast facing southeast (119°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
With the Ponente (W) Spiaggia delle Monache is more sheltered than Coroglio beach, 3.9 km away: that beach faces southwest and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Levante (E) Coroglio beach, 3.9 km away, is the better choice: facing southwest, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia delle Monache
Can you swim at Spiaggia delle Monache today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia delle Monache is 73/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 8 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 delle Monache?
Napoli (NA), Campania.
Which wind is Spiaggia delle Monache sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
Is Spiaggia delle Monache sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia delle Monache is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia delle Monache?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Ponente: Spiaggia delle Monache or Coroglio beach?
Spiaggia delle Monache: it faces southeast and the Ponente blows from inland. Coroglio beach (3.9 km) faces southwest and gets it from the sea.