Francavilla al Mare beach
42.414° N, 14.304° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
Francavilla al Mare beach is a beach in the municipality of Francavilla al Mare, in the province of Chieti (Abruzzo), on the Adriatic Sea.
“Francavilla al Mare beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing northeast (37°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), 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 | 58 | 52 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 79 | 64 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 91 | 82 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 91 | 64 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 64 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 72 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 66 | 21°C |
Where is Francavilla al Mare beach
Francavilla al Mare beach is located in the municipality of Francavilla al Mare, in the province of Chieti, in Abruzzo. Coordinates: 42.41394, 14.30447.
As the crow flies: 1.1 km from the centre of Francavilla al Mare, 14 km from the provincial capital Chieti.
Francavilla al Mare beach is part of: Trabocchi Coast.
Winds and shelter at Francavilla al Mare beach
With the coast facing northeast (37°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Francavilla al Mare beach
Can you swim at Francavilla al Mare beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Francavilla al Mare beach is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 19°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 Francavilla al Mare beach?
Francavilla al Mare (CH), Abruzzo, 14 km as the crow flies from Chieti.
Which wind is Francavilla al Mare beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at Francavilla al Mare beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).