Gallipoli beach
40.018° N, 18.021° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Gallipoli beach, within Gallipoli (the province of Lecce, Apulia), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Gallipoli beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces west (272°). 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.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 49 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 40 | 49 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 67 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 64 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 76 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 81 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 61 | 23°C |
Where is Gallipoli beach
Gallipoli beach is located in the municipality of Gallipoli, in the province of Lecce, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.01835, 18.02075.
5.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Gallipoli and 40 km from Lecce, the provincial capital.
Gallipoli beach is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Gallipoli beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (272°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 |
Questions about Gallipoli beach
Can you swim at Gallipoli beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Gallipoli beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.0 m, wind 28 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 Gallipoli beach?
Gallipoli (LE), Apulia, 40 km as the crow flies from Lecce.
Which wind is Gallipoli 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 Gallipoli beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).