Cancello beach
40.586° N, 14.327° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Cancello beach, within Massa Lubrense (the province of Naples, Campania), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Cancello beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces west (279°). It is most sheltered when the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 73 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 70 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 82 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 86 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 86 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 73 | 20°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 61 | 22°C |
Where is Cancello beach
Cancello beach is located in the municipality of Massa Lubrense, in the province of Naples, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.58550, 14.32705.
As the crow flies: 3.2 km from the centre of Massa Lubrense, 29 km from the provincial capital Napoli.
Cancello beach is part of: Sorrento Peninsula.
Winds and shelter at Cancello beach
With the coast facing west (279°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
With the Sirocco (SE) Cancello beach is more sheltered than Recommone, 3.1 km away: that beach faces southeast and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) Recommone, 3.1 km away, is the better choice: facing southeast, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Cancello beach
Can you swim at Cancello beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cancello beach is 73/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 18 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 Cancello beach?
Massa Lubrense (NA), Campania, 29 km as the crow flies from Napoli.
Which wind is Cancello beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Cancello beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Cancello beach or Recommone?
Cancello beach: it faces west and the Sirocco blows from inland. Recommone (3.1 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.