Petrito beach
40.649° N, 14.628° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Minori, in the province of Salerno (Campania), Petrito beach is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Petrito beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: south (165°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated poor by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 67 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 82 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 100 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 100 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 97 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 86 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 73 | 25°C |
Where is Petrito beach
Petrito beach is located in the municipality of Minori, in the province of Salerno, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.64903, 14.62796.
0.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Minori and 12 km from Salerno, the provincial capital.
Petrito beach is part of: Amalfi Coast.
Winds and shelter at Petrito beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (165°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| 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 Petrito beach
Can you swim at Petrito beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Petrito beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 18 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 Petrito beach?
Minori (SA), Campania, 12 km as the crow flies from Salerno.
Which wind is Petrito beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Petrito beach sandy or rocky?
Petrito beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Petrito beach?
Poor (EEA classification, 2025 season).