Spiaggia di Crapolla
40.593° N, 14.381° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Spiaggia di Crapolla, within Massa Lubrense (the province of Naples, Campania), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces south (158°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 70 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 97 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 88 | 97 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 76 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 76 | 20°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 61 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Crapolla
Spiaggia di Crapolla is located in the municipality of Massa Lubrense, in the province of Naples, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.59308, 14.38093.
3.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Massa Lubrense and 29 km from Napoli, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia di Crapolla is part of: Sorrento Peninsula.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Crapolla
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (158°): 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 Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco (4.0 km), facing north, gets it from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) it's better to move to Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco (4.0 km): it faces north and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia di Crapolla
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Crapolla today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Crapolla is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.5 m, wind 18 km/h, temperature 21°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia di Crapolla?
Massa Lubrense (NA), Campania, 29 km as the crow flies from Napoli.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Crapolla sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Crapolla?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Mistral: Spiaggia di Crapolla or Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco?
Spiaggia di Crapolla: it faces south and the Mistral blows from inland. Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco (4.0 km) faces north and gets it from the sea.