Cuma beach
40.829° N, 14.048° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Cuma beach is a beach in the municipality of Bacoli, in the province of Naples (Campania), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Cuma beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing west (272°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), 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 | 73 | 67 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 80 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 80 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 85 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 64 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 70 | 24°C |
Where is Cuma beach
Cuma beach is located in the municipality of Bacoli, in the province of Naples, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.82897, 14.04786.
As the crow flies: 4.4 km from the centre of Bacoli, 17 km from the provincial capital Napoli.
Winds and shelter at Cuma beach
With the coast facing west (272°), 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) Cuma beach is more sheltered than Baia beach, 2.3 km away: that beach faces east and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) Baia beach, 2.3 km away, is the better choice: facing east, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Cuma beach
Can you swim at Cuma beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cuma beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 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 Cuma beach?
Bacoli (NA), Campania, 17 km as the crow flies from Napoli.
Which wind is Cuma 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 Cuma beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Cuma beach or Baia beach?
Cuma beach: it faces west and the Sirocco blows from inland. Baia beach (2.3 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.