La Bussola beach
41.553° N, 15.899° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Manfredonia, in the province of Foggia (Apulia), La Bussola beach is a beach on the Adriatic Sea.
“La Bussola beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: east (79°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW), keeps it calm; the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) 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 | 79 | 67 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 64 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 79 | 76 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 97 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 85 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 97 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 91 | 79 | 22°C |
Where is La Bussola beach
La Bussola beach is located in the municipality of Manfredonia, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.55288, 15.89887.
As the crow flies: 8.1 km from the centre of Manfredonia, 31 km from the provincial capital Foggia.
La Bussola beach is part of: Gargano.
Winds and shelter at La Bussola beach
With the coast facing east (79°), 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 | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about La Bussola beach
Can you swim at La Bussola beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Bussola beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 20°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 La Bussola beach?
Manfredonia (FG), Apulia, 31 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is La Bussola beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at La Bussola beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).