Spiaggia di Penna Grossa
40.721° N, 17.774° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
In the municipality of Carovigno, in the province of Brindisi (Apulia), Spiaggia di Penna Grossa is a beach on the Adriatic Sea.
Orientation: north (21°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW), keeps it calm; the Tramontane (N) 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 | 70 | 55 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 31 | 31 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 43 | 43 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 43 | 52 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 50 | 66 | 18°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 85 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 63 | 57 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Penna Grossa
Spiaggia di Penna Grossa is located in the municipality of Carovigno, in the province of Brindisi, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.72083, 17.77444.
10 km as the crow flies from the centre of Carovigno and 17 km from Brindisi, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia di Penna Grossa is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Penna Grossa
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (21°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Spiaggia di Penna Grossa
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Penna Grossa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Penna Grossa is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.4 m, wind 26 km/h, temperature 20°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 Spiaggia di Penna Grossa?
Carovigno (BR), Apulia, 17 km as the crow flies from Brindisi.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Penna Grossa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Penna Grossa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).