Lido di Policoro beach
40.185° N, 16.715° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Policoro, in the province of Matera (Basilicata), Lido di Policoro beach is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Lido di Policoro beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southeast (124°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) 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 | 64 | 67 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 70 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 91 | 82 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 85 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 87 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 79 | 78 | 22°C |
Where is Lido di Policoro beach
Lido di Policoro beach is located in the municipality of Policoro, in the province of Matera, in Basilicata. Coordinates: 40.18454, 16.71534.
4.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Policoro and 54 km from Matera, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Lido di Policoro beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (124°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Lido di Policoro beach
Can you swim at Lido di Policoro beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Lido di Policoro beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 24 km/h, temperature 22°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 Lido di Policoro beach?
Policoro (MT), Basilicata, 54 km as the crow flies from Matera.
Which wind is Lido di Policoro beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Lido di Policoro beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).