Arco Felice beach
40.831° N, 14.099° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Arco Felice beach is a beach in the municipality of Pozzuoli, in the province of Naples (Campania), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Arco Felice beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing south (179°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 73 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 85 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 86 | 88 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 83 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 89 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 74 | 24°C |
Where is Arco Felice beach
Arco Felice beach is located in the municipality of Pozzuoli, in the province of Naples, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.83146, 14.09931.
2.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Pozzuoli and 13 km from Napoli, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Arco Felice beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (179°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 |
When the Mistral (NW) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Cuma beach (4.3 km), facing west, gets it from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) it's better to move to Cuma beach (4.3 km): it faces west and stays sheltered.
Questions about Arco Felice beach
Can you swim at Arco Felice beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Arco Felice beach is 73/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 10 km/h, temperature 21°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 Arco Felice beach?
Pozzuoli (NA), Campania, 13 km as the crow flies from Napoli.
Which wind is Arco Felice beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Arco Felice beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Mistral: Arco Felice beach or Cuma beach?
Arco Felice beach: it faces south and the Mistral blows from inland. Cuma beach (4.3 km) faces west and gets it from the sea.