Caprioli Fornace beach
40.078° N, 15.268° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Pisciotta, in the province of Salerno (Campania), Caprioli Fornace beach is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Caprioli Fornace beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
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.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 66 | 70 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 67 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 85 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 84 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 82 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 88 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 89 | 24°C |
Where is Caprioli Fornace beach
Caprioli Fornace beach is located in the municipality of Pisciotta, in the province of Salerno, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.07779, 15.26752.
4.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Pisciotta and 80 km from Salerno, the provincial capital.
Caprioli Fornace beach is part of: Cilento.
Winds and shelter at Caprioli Fornace beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (230°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 |
Questions about Caprioli Fornace beach
Can you swim at Caprioli Fornace beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Caprioli Fornace beach is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 20 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 Caprioli Fornace beach?
Pisciotta (SA), Campania, 80 km as the crow flies from Salerno.
Which wind is Caprioli Fornace beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Caprioli Fornace beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).