Nova Siri Scalo beach
40.121° N, 16.649° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Nova Siri Scalo beach, within Nova Siri (the province of Matera, Basilicata), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Nova Siri Scalo beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces southeast (135°). It is most sheltered when the Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Sirocco (SE), Levante (E) or Ostro (S) 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 | 64 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 67 | 70 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 70 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 76 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 79 | 67 | 23°C |
Where is Nova Siri Scalo beach
Nova Siri Scalo beach is located in the municipality of Nova Siri, in the province of Matera, in Basilicata. Coordinates: 40.12124, 16.64933.
As the crow flies: 9.9 km from the centre of Nova Siri, 61 km from the provincial capital Matera.
Winds and shelter at Nova Siri Scalo beach
With the coast facing southeast (135°), 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 | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Nova Siri Scalo beach
Can you swim at Nova Siri Scalo beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Nova Siri Scalo beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 27 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 Nova Siri Scalo beach?
Nova Siri (MT), Basilicata, 61 km as the crow flies from Matera.
Which wind is Nova Siri Scalo beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW); exposed with the Sirocco (SE), Levante (E) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Nova Siri Scalo beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).