Spiaggia delle Mortelle
40.807° N, 14.336° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Portici, in the province of Naples (Campania), Spiaggia delle Mortelle is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: southwest (230°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) 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 | 79 | 76 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 79 | 97 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 79 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 86 | 100 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 79 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 89 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 64 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia delle Mortelle
Spiaggia delle Mortelle is located in the municipality of Portici, in the province of Naples, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.80651, 14.33575.
As the crow flies: 1.4 km from the centre of Portici, 8.0 km from the provincial capital Napoli.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia delle Mortelle
With the coast facing southwest (230°), 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
With the Levante (E) Spiaggia delle Mortelle is more sheltered than Spiaggia Largo Sermoneta, 10.0 km away: that beach faces southeast and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Ponente (W) Spiaggia Largo Sermoneta, 10.0 km away, is the better choice: facing southeast, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia delle Mortelle
Can you swim at Spiaggia delle Mortelle today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia delle Mortelle is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 10 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 Mortelle?
Portici (NA), Campania, 8.0 km as the crow flies from Napoli.
Which wind is Spiaggia delle Mortelle sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
Is Spiaggia delle Mortelle sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia delle Mortelle is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia delle Mortelle?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Levante: Spiaggia delle Mortelle or Spiaggia Largo Sermoneta?
Spiaggia delle Mortelle: it faces southwest and the Levante blows from inland. Spiaggia Largo Sermoneta (10.0 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.