Lido di Scanzano beach
40.252° N, 16.755° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Scanzano Jonico, in the province of Matera (Basilicata), Lido di Scanzano beach is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Lido di Scanzano beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southeast (114°). 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 | 49 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 70 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 82 | 23°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 Scanzano beach
Lido di Scanzano beach is located in the municipality of Scanzano Jonico, in the province of Matera, in Basilicata. Coordinates: 40.25232, 16.75483.
As the crow flies: 5.4 km from the centre of Scanzano Jonico, 48 km from the provincial capital Matera.
Winds and shelter at Lido di Scanzano beach
With the coast facing southeast (114°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Scanzano beach
Can you swim at Lido di Scanzano beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Lido di Scanzano beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 27 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 Scanzano beach?
Scanzano Jonico (MT), Basilicata, 48 km as the crow flies from Matera.
Which wind is Lido di Scanzano 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 Scanzano beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).