Bernalda beach
40.393° N, 16.864° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Bernalda, in the province of Matera (Basilicata), Bernalda beach is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Bernalda beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southeast (118°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 67 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 79 | 49 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 70 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 82 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 94 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 72 | 23°C |
Where is Bernalda beach
Bernalda beach is located in the municipality of Bernalda, in the province of Matera, in Basilicata. Coordinates: 40.39323, 16.86365.
As the crow flies: 15 km from the centre of Bernalda, 37 km from the provincial capital Matera.
Winds and shelter at Bernalda beach
With the coast facing southeast (118°), 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 |
Questions about Bernalda beach
Can you swim at Bernalda beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Bernalda beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 25 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 Bernalda beach?
Bernalda (MT), Basilicata, 37 km as the crow flies from Matera.
Which wind is Bernalda beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Bernalda beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).