Petacciato beach
42.023° N, 14.893° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
Petacciato beach, within Petacciato (the province of Campobasso, Molise), is a beach on the Adriatic Sea.
“Petacciato beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces north (20°). It is most sheltered when the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) 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 | 40 | 52 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 70 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 67 | 64 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 63 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 73 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 64 | 21°C |
Where is Petacciato beach
Petacciato beach is located in the municipality of Petacciato, in the province of Campobasso, in Molise. Coordinates: 42.02319, 14.89324.
3.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Petacciato and 55 km from Campobasso, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Petacciato beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (20°): 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 Petacciato beach
Can you swim at Petacciato beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Petacciato beach is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.4 m, wind 29 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 Petacciato beach?
Petacciato (CB), Molise, 55 km as the crow flies from Campobasso.
Which wind is Petacciato beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Petacciato beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).