Policastro Bussentino beach
40.069° N, 15.517° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Policastro Bussentino beach is a beach in the municipality of Santa Marina, in the province of Salerno (Campania), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Policastro Bussentino beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing southeast (153°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 67 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 79 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 88 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 91 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 83 | 76 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 79 | 25°C |
Where is Policastro Bussentino beach
Policastro Bussentino beach is located in the municipality of Santa Marina, in the province of Salerno, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.06946, 15.51717.
4.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Santa Marina and 93 km from Salerno, the provincial capital.
Policastro Bussentino beach is part of: Cilento.
Winds and shelter at Policastro Bussentino beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (153°): 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 Policastro Bussentino beach
Can you swim at Policastro Bussentino beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Policastro Bussentino beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 m, wind 20 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 Policastro Bussentino beach?
Santa Marina (SA), Campania, 93 km as the crow flies from Salerno.
Which wind is Policastro Bussentino beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Policastro Bussentino beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).